HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-203 RESOLUTION 02-203
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION
OF A REPLACEMENT VEHICLE FOR THE FIRE CHIEF.
Motion By: PETERSEN Second By: LEMAIR
WHEREAS, the City Council has established a policy of providing City vehicles to the Fire Chief and
Assistant Chiefs; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief is presently using a 1996 Chevrolet Caprice with 110,000 miles which is not
operable unless significant repairs are made to the transmission, manifold and other
significant operating parts, the value of which is believed to exceed the estimated re-sale
value of the vehicle ($4085); and
WHEREAS, the 2003-2007 Capital Improvement Program contemplates replacement of the Chief's
vehicle in 2003 and sets aside $26,583 for this purchase; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief has solicted quotes both for 4x4 ½-ton trucks and 4x4 Ford Expeditions as
follows
New Prague Ford Wolf Motors
2003 Ford Expedition 4x4 $25,390 $26,440
2003 Ford F150 Pickup w/ $26,285 $27,342.60
topper & bedliner
; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief believes that the 2003 Ford Expedition at $25,390 is the lowest responsible
quote and the most appropriate vehicle from an application perspective.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE, MINNESOTA that:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. The quote of New Prague Ford in the amount of $25,390 for the purchase of a 2003 Ford Expedition
is declared to be the lowest responsible quotation and the City manager is authorized to complete
this acquisition.
3. An amount not to exceed $30,190 is allocated from the equipment fund to make this purchase,
which includes visibar and graphics.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 16th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2002.
YES NO
Haugen X Haugen
Vacant N/A Vacant N/A
LeMair X LeMair
Petersen X Petersen
Zieska X Zieska
City Manager, City of Prior Lake
16200 Eagle Creek Ave. S.E., Prior Lake, Minnesota 55372-1714 / Ph. (952) 447-4230 / Fax (952) 447-4245
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