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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Christopher Linville, Superintendent of Fleet Operations
DATE: October 15, 2026
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of an Electric Fleet Vehicle from Lindco Equipment Sales, through Sourcewell for $234,676.94, utilizing the Driving a Cleaner Illinois Grant.
PURPOSE:
Request approval of a resolution authorizing the purchase of a new electric fleet vehicle in accordance with the Driving a Cleaner Illinois grant program.
BACKGROUND:
In 2025, the City of Aurora was awarded a Driving a Cleaner Illinois Grant, which reimburses 75% of eligible electric vehicle and charger purchase costs based on a fixed cost-share structure outlined in the grant agreement. This reimbursement percentage remains unchanged regardless of final vehicle pricing. The City Council subsequently approved acceptance of the grant under R25-356, enabling the City to proceed with the acquisition of eligible vehicles and charging infrastructure in accordance with the grant requirements.
The initial cost projection was $189,000.00 for an electric vehicle and $7,500.00 for a compatible charger, totaling $196,500.00. The award will reimburse the City $141,750.00 for the vehicle (75% of the initial projected vehicle cost) and $5,625.00 for a charger (75% of the initial projected charger cost).
Because the grant agreement only reimburses 75% of the total cost of the initial projection, any expense above the original estimate must be covered by the City.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Aurora participates with Sourcewell for the purchase of replacement and additional vehicles. This program bids vehicles for purchase allowing the city to satisfy our own bidding process with less effort and using greater purchasing power to get lower prices.
Lindco Equipment Sales, a division of Viking-Cives Group, located at 2168 East 88th Drive Merrillville, Indiana 46410 has provided quotes totaling $234,676.94. This includes $166,241.94 for the EV Chassis and $68,435.00 for the utility body and equipment set up under Sourcewell Contract # 062222-VCM.
Funding to satisfy the cost of the proposed vehicle will be drawn from account 340-4431-451.75-01.
Following receipt of the grant award, the City's total cost for the vehicle purchase is $92,926.94.
Lindco Equipment Sales has no outstanding debt with the city.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approve the attached resolution authorizing the purchase of the electric fleet vehicle.
cc: Infrastructure and Technology Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of an Electric Fleet Vehicle from Lindco Equipment Sales, through Sourcewell for $234,676.94, utilizing the Driving a Cleaner Illinois Grant.
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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, In 2025, The City of Aurora was awarded a Driving a Cleaner Illinois grant, which reimburses 75% of eligible electric vehicle and charger purchase costs, based on a fixed cost-share structure referenced in the grant agreement, which remains unchanged regardless of final vehicle pricing; and
WHEREAS, The initial cost projection was $189,000.00 for an electric vehicle and $7,500.00 for a compatible charger, totaling $196,500.00. The award will reimburse the City $141,750.00 for the vehicle (75% of the initial projected vehicle cost) and $5,625.00 for a charger (75% of the initial projected charger cost); and
WHEREAS, Because the grant agreement only reimburses 75% of the total cost of the initial projection, any expense above the original estimate must be covered by the City; and
WHEREAS, Lindco Equipment Sales Inc., a division of Viking-Cives Group, located at 2168 East 88th Drive Merrillville, Indiana 46410 has provided quotes totaling $234,676.94. This includes $166,241.94 for the EV Chassis and $68,435.00 for the utility body and equipment set up under Sourcewell Contract # 062222-VCM; and
WHEREAS, Lindco Equipment Sales, a division of Viking-Cives Group, have provided quotes totaling $234,676.94 for a turnkey service truck using an EV Isuzu chassis under Sourcewell Contract # 062222-VCM; and
WHEREAS, Funding to satisfy the cost of the proposed vehicle will be drawn from account 340-4431-451.75-01; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: Authorizing the Purchase of an Electric Fleet Vehicle from Lindco Equipment Sales, through Sourcewell for $234,676.94, utilizing the Driving a Cleaner Illinois Grant, which is hereto and made a part of and that the Purchasing Director is hereby authorized to issue the necessary purchase orders.