File #: O-180-23    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Approved
File created: 3/16/2023 In control: Public Utilities Department
On agenda: 4/18/2023 Final action: 4/18/2023
Title: Authorizing the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $1,160,000 from the Sewer Replacement Fund, $1,136,000 from the Water Replacement Fund and $60,000 from the Storm Replacement Fund for the purchase of vehicles and related equipment; authorizing the mayor to accept bids and enter into contracts; and declaring an emergency.

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DPU040423VEHICLES

Department of Public Utilities

Calvin Harris (x2170)

Revised

 

Title

Authorizing the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $1,160,000 from the Sewer Replacement Fund, $1,136,000 from the Water Replacement Fund and $60,000 from the Storm Replacement Fund for the purchase of vehicles and related equipment; authorizing the mayor to accept bids and enter into contracts; and declaring an emergency.

 

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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:

It is the intent of this ordinance to expend $1,160,000 from the Sewer Replacement Fund, $1,136,000 from the Water Replacement Fund and $60,000 from the Storm Replacement Fund for the purchase of vehicles and related equipment for the Department of Public Utilities. The funding for these purchases was included in the 2023 approved budget.  These vehicles are necessary to maintain a safe, reliable Department of Public Utilities.

 

Summary

NOW, THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:

 

SECTION 1. That the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $2,356,000 is authorized from the Account Codes below for the purchase of vehicles and related equipment.

 

Fund

Cost Center

Functional Area

Division Name

Amount

6073

37000

4UC0123STDSTD

Sewer & Drainage

1,100,000

6063

34000

4UC2423STDSTD

Water Distribution

1,136,000

6073

38000

4UC3023STDSTD

Environmental Services

60,000

607D

38000

4UC3023STDSTD

Environmental Services

60,000

 

SECTION 2. That the mayor is authorized to accept bids, and execute necessary contracts for the purchase vehicles and related equipment. All contracts terms and conditions shall be subject to approval by the Director of Public Utilities and the Director of Law.

 

                     SECTION 3. That the Finance Director is authorized to issue warrant or warrants against the above authorized account codes in an amount not to exceed $2,356,000 in payment of the above authorized obligations upon presentation of the proper voucher or vouchers.

                     SECTION 4. That any remaining budget to fund balance at project closeout is authorized for disappropriation.

SECTION 5. That this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall be in force and effect from and after passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that this Ordinance is necessary for immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and property, and for the future reason that this Ordinance must be immediately effective in order to maintain a safe, reliable vehicles and equipment for the Department of Public Utilities.

 

 

Vote on emergency clause:  yeas 11, nays 0.

 

Passed: April18, 2023, as an emergency measure:  yeas 11, nays 0.

 

Attest:                                          

Gerald E. Dendinger                                          Matt Cherry

Clerk of Council                                          President of Council

 

Approved:                                                               April 18, 2023

Wade Kapszukiewicz

Mayor