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TO: Mayor John Laesch
FROM: Christopher Linville, Superintendent of Fleet Operations
DATE: May, 25 2025
SUBJECT:
A Resolution authorizing the purchase of eight replacement Mohawk 18,000lb. capacity wireless mobile column lifts from Mohawk Lifts LLC for $119,032.10.
PURPOSE:
To ensure that the Fleet Maintenance Division has adequate equipment to perform their duties.
BACKGROUND:
The Fleet Maintenance Division utilizes mobile column lifts for heavy duty equipment when conventional drive on lifts are unavailable or unable to be used. The Division's current mobile column lifts are over twenty years old, limited in terms of efficiency, and not user friendly. These new mobile lifts are wireless and operate on battery power. This allows the lifts to be deployed anywhere in the Fleet Maintenance garage and even outside if needed, as they would not be tethered to a power outlet while being operated. Wireless mobile lifts will also allow the technicians to complete their work without having to navigate around cords.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Aurora participates in the Sourcewell Cooperative Program for the purchases of replacement equipment. This program provides government pricing for purchases allowing the city to satisfy our own bidding process with less effort and using greater purchasing power to get lower prices.
Mohawk Lifts LLC, located in Amsterdam, NY, has been awarded Sourcewell contract # 121223-MRL for vehicle lifts and garage associated equipment.
The proposed mobile column lifts are part of an approved 2025 decision package.
Funding to satisfy the cost of $119,032.10 will be drawn from Account 120-4431-418.63-99.
Mohawk Lifts LLC has no outstanding debt with the city.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
N/A
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council adopts a resolution to purchase eight replacement 18,000lb. capacity wireless mobile column lifts for the Fleet Maintenance Division.
cc: Finance Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the purchase of eight replacement mobile column lifts from Mohawk Lifts LLC for $119,032.10.
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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 Fleet Maintenance Division utilizes mobile column lifts for heavy duty equipment when conventional drive on lifts are unavailable or unable to be used.; and
WHEREAS, The City of Aurora participates in the Sourcewell Cooperative Program for the purchases of replacement equipment; and
WHEREAS, Mohawk Lifts LLC, located in Amsterdam, NY, has been awarded Sourcewell Contract #121223-MRL for vehicle lifts and garage associated equipment; and
WHEREAS, The proposed mobile column lifts are part of an approved 2025 decision package; and
WHEREAS, Account 120-4431-418.63-99 has the available funds to satisfy the purchase of this equipment; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: The City Council adopts a resolution authorizing the purchase of eight replacement Mohawk 18,000lb. capacity wireless mobile column lifts from Mohawk Lifts LLC for $119,032.10 which is hereto and made a part hereof and the Director of Purchasing shall issue the necessary order.