Title
Adopt a Resolution to Approve and Authorize the City Manager to Execute all Documents Required to Purchase a Replacement Ford F-450 Super Cab XL for the Urban Forestry Division of the Recreation and Parks Department for a Total Cost of $129,872 and to Authorize an Increase in Contract Price of up to $15,000 to Account for any Change in Purchase Price Due to Market Volatility
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COUNCIL PRIORITY
* Infrastructure
SUMMARY
This item recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of a replacement Ford F-450 Super Cab XL for the Recreation and Parks Department to replace an aging vehicle that has reached the end of its useful life. The action also authorizes a contract increase of up to $15,000 to account for potential market-related price fluctuations, with sufficient funds available in the FY 2026 budget.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution to approve and authorize the City Manager or her designee to execute all documents required to purchase a replacement Ford F-450 Super Cab XL for the Recreation and Parks Department and to authorize an increase in contract price of up to $15,000 to account for any change in purchase price due to market volatility.
BACKGROUND
The City maintains a fleet of vehicles that are used to provide City services for various department functions. Vehicles are periodically replaced to ensure reliability and minimize costs of operation.
A Ford F-450 Super Cab XL is a heavy-duty work truck that supports daily urban forestry operations, including tree maintenance, emergency response, and transportation of equipment and materials. Urban Forestry crews rely on this truck to tow equipment, transport tools, and respond to tree-related service requests, including storm damage, fallen limbs, and routine maintenance activities.
One Ford F-450 Super Cab XL (vehicle #847) used by the Urban Forestry division of the Recreation and Parks Department, has reached the end of its useful li...
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