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DPU052422DPUVEHICLES
Department of Public Utilities
Ed Moore (X1845)
Revised
Title
Authorizing the expenditure in an amount not to exceed $ 1,124,880 from the Sewer Replacement Fund, $1,660,000 From the Water Replacement Fund and $ 668,120 from the Storm Water Replacement Fund for the purchase or lease of vehicles and equipment; authorizing the mayor to accept bids and enter into contracts; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
This Ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $1,124,880 from the Sewer Replacement Fund, $668,120 from the Storm Water Replacement Fund, and $1,660,000 from the Water Replacement Fund for the purchase or lease of vehicles and equipment for the Department of Public Utilities. The Department of Public Utilities intends to trade-in existing vehicles or equipment toward purchases when possible. Funding has been approved for 2022 in accordance with the current 5-year vehicle replacement program. 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 $3,453,000 is authorized from the Water, Sewer and Storm Water Replacement Funds per the attached schedule for the purchase or lease of one or more vehicles or equipment.
SECTION 2. That the mayor is authorized to accept bids, and execute necessary contracts for the purchase or lease of one or more vehicles or 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 their warrant or warrants against the above Account Codes in an amount not to exceed $3,453,000 in payment of the above-authorized obligations and upon presentation of the proper voucher or vouchers.
SECTION 4. That any remaining budget 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 12, nays 0.
Passed: June 7, 2022, as an emergency measure: yeas 12, nays 0.
Attest:
Gerald E. Dendinger Matt Cherry
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: June 8, 2022
Wade Kapszukiewicz
Mayor