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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,...
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