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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Joseph Hopp Superintendent of Maintenance Services
DATE: March 12, 2014
SUBJECT:
Resolution approving the purchase of a new Utility truck for Water Production in the amount not to exceed $35,000.00 from Bob Ridings, Inc., Taylorville, Illinois, under the Illinois Department of Central Management Services Contract
PURPOSE:
To replace unit 58-145 which is a 2000 Dodge Utility truck that has met the replacement criteria for this class of vehicle.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Aurora participates in the Illinois Department of Central Management Services Master Contracts for the purchase of replacement vehicles. This purchasing program bids vehicles for purchase thus we can forego the bidding process.
DISCUSSION:
This request to replace unit 58-145 was approved in the 2014 budget. In account 510-4058-511-6610 there is $46,000 to fund a purchase of a replacement utility truck for the Water Production Division.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The purchase of a new Utility truck for Water Production will reduce the division's vehicle maintenance costs.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council adopts a resolution authorizing the purchase of new Utility truck for the Water Production Division in the amount not to exceed $35,000.00 from Bob Ridings, Inc., Taylorville, Illinois, under the Illinois Department of Central Management Services Contract.
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 approving the purchase of a new Utility truck for Water Production in the amount not to exceed $35,000.00 from Bob Ridings, Inc., Taylorville, Illinois, under the Illinois Department of Central Management Services Contract.
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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 ...
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