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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Joseph Hopp, Superintendent Maintenance Services
DATE: January 12, 2016
SUBJECT:
Recommendation to purchase 3 new heavy duty trucks from the Illinois Department of Central Management Services Master Contracts for the W & S Maintenance Division in the amount not to exceed $525,000.00.
PURPOSE:
To replace three trucks that have met the replacement criteria in their respective vehicle class.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Aurora can purchase new trucks from the Illinois Department of Central Management Services ("IDCMS") Master Contracts. IDCMS solicit bids for new vehicles from various truck dealers thus the City can forego duplicating the bidding process.
DISCUSSION:
I am requesting the authority to purchase 3 replacement trucks in the amount not to exceed $525,000.00 that have been approved in the 2016 City of Aurora budget account number 510-4063-511-7510.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The purchase of 3 new heavy duty trucks will reduce the maintenance and repair costs for the W & S Maintenance Division and improve the reliability of the fleet
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase of 3 new heavy duty trucks in the amount not to exceed $525,000.00 from the Illinois Department of Central Management Services Master Contracts for the W & S Maintenance Division.
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Peters, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to purchase 3 new heavy duty trucks from the Illinois Department of Central Management Services Master Contracts for the W & S Maintenance Division in the amount not to exceed $525,000.00.
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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, The City of Aurora participates in the Illinois Department of Central Management Services Master Contracts; and
WHEREAS, this purchasing program solicit bids for new vehicles from various truck dealers thus the City can forego duplicating the bidding process; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of 3 new trucks will reduce the maintenance and repair costs for the W & S Maintenance Division and improve the reliability of the fleet; and
WHEREAS, the 2016 City budget has the funds available in account 510-4063-511-7510 to purchase these trucks
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: That the City Council adopts a resolution authorizing the purchase of 3 new trucks in the amount not to exceed $525,000.00 from the Illinois Department of Central Management Services Master Contracts for the W & S Maintenance Division.
PASSED AND APPROVED on ______________.
AYES ____ NAYS ____ NOT VOTING ____ ABSENT ____
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Alderman Bohman, Ward 1 Alderman Garza, Ward 2
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Alderman Mesiacos, Ward 3 Alderman Donnell, Ward 4
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Alderman Peters, Ward 5 Alderman Saville, Ward 6
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Alderman Hart-Burns, Ward 7 Alderman Mervine, Ward 8
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Alderman Bugg, Ward 9 Alderman Johnson, Ward 10
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Alderman Irvin, At Large Alderman O’Connor, At Large
ATTEST:
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