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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...
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