RESOLUTION NO.____________(N.C.S.)
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECT PURCHASE OF FIRE VEHICLES
AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Salinas Fire Department needs to replace 2 aging medium duty trucks; and WHEREAS, the Department has reached out to two local vendors and received one quote from Salinas Valley Ford validating the estimated vehicle cost of $100,000 with tax and fees; and WHEREAS, necessary tools, communications equipment and outside installation services related to outfitting said fire apparatus are needed in the amount of $70,000; and WHEREAS, the City Council can approve this purchase pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code Section 12-27 (exception to low-bid based competition) in contracting for equipment, materials, supplies and services and pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code 12-28 (local purchasing preference); and WHEREAS, the total cost of the vehicles, associated equipment, and services will not exceed $170,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE SALINAS CITY COUNCIL pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code section 12-27, the City Council hereby authorizes the direct purchase of two new ¾ ton medium duty trucks, all necessary tools, communications equipment, signage and outside installation services for a total cost not to exceed $170,000.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 22nd day of March, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
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Kimbley Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk