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DPU08252026DPUVEHICLES
DPU/Utility Administration
Calvin Harris (x2170)
Revised
Title
Authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of $2,132,000 from the Sewer Replacement Fund, and $325,000 from the Storm Water Replacement Fund for the purchase or lease of vehicles and equipment; authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and award contracts; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
This Ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $2,457,000 for the purchase or lease of vehicles and equipment for the Department of Public Utilities. The Department of Public Utilities will investigate trading-in existing vehicles or equipment toward purchases when possible. The vehicles and equipment 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 appropriation in an amount not to exceed $2,132,000 is authorized from the unappropriated balance of the Sewer Replacement Fund and $325,000 is authorized from the unappropriated balance of the Storm Water Replacement Fund per the attached schedule for the purchase or lease of vehicles and equipment.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $2,457,000 is authorized from the Sewer and Storm Water Replacement Funds per the attached schedule for the purchase or lease of vehicles and equipment.
SECTION 3. That the Mayor is authorized to accept bids, and execute necessary contracts for the purchase or lease of vehicles and equipment. All contracts, terms, and conditions shall be subject to approval by the Director of Public Utilities and the Director of Law.
SECTION 4. That the Finance Director is authorized to issue their warrant or warrants against the above Account Codes in an amount not to exceed $2,457,000 in payment of the above-authorized obligations and upon presentation of the proper voucher or vouchers.
SECTION 5. That the disappropriation of any remaining budget to fund balance at project closeout is authorized.
SECTION 6. That this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that same is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and property, and for the further reason that this Ordinance must be immediately effective in order to maintain safe and reliable vehicles and equipment for the Department of Public Utilities.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas _____, nays _____.
Passed: _________________, as an emergency measure: yeas _____, nays _____.
Attest: ________________________ __________________________________
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: _____________________ __________________________________
Mayor
I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance passed by Council ________________________.
Attest: ________________________
Clerk of Council