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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Joseph Hopp, Superintendent of Maintenance Services
DATE: March 14, 2018
SUBJECT:
Request to approve the purchase of a replacement vehicle for unit 33-812 from Currie Motors - 9423 W. Lincoln Hwy., Frankfort, IL for $30,973.00.
PURPOSE:
To maintain the Fire Department fleet.
BACKGROUND:
Unit 33-812 is a 2007 Ford Expedition XLT that was involved in an accident. This vehicle was inspected by a local auto body repair company. The vehicle is a total loss since the repairs would cost more than the value of the vehicle.
DISCUSSION:
This accident did not involve another vehicle.
The City's Property Claims Account 601-0000-410-4075 has available funds to cover the purchase of a replacement vehicle. Note that the Fire Department has determined that this vehicle can be downsized to a Ford Explorer.
Currie Motors is the approved dealer on the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative for the 2018 Ford Utility Police Interceptor.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact to other departments.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I recommend that the City Council approves a resolution to purchase a replacement 2018 Ford Utility Police Interceptor from Currie Motors - 9423 W. Lincoln Hwy., Frankfort, IL in the amount of $30,973.00.
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Bugg
Alderman Mesiacos
Alderman Mervine, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to purchase a replacement 2018 Ford Utility Police Interceptor from Currie Motors 9423 W. Lincoln Hwy., Frankfort, IL in the amount of $30,973.00.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, Unit 33-812 is a 2007 Ford Expedition XLT that was involved in an accident. This vehicle was inspected by local auto body repair company and the accident damage exceeds the value of this vehicle, and
WHEREAS, This accident did not involve another vehicle, and
WHEREAS, the City's Property Claims Account 601-0000-410-4076 has funds to cover the purchase of a replacement vehicle; and
WHEREAS, Currie Motors is the approved dealer on the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: I recommend that the City Council approves a resolution to purchase a replacement 2018 Ford Utility Police Interceptor from Currie Motors - 9423 W. Lincoln Hwy. Frankfort, IL in the amount of $30,973.00.