3.8 Purchase of Two Fleet Vehicles
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Public Works Street Operations Manager Lamson
Interim Parks & Recreation Director Jacobs
August 22, 2022
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 3.8 – Fleet Vehicles
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative
communication.
Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
X Is committed to delivery of quality emergency service responsive to community needs and
expectations in a cost-effective manner.
Is a social community with diverse housing, service options, and employment opportunities.
Is a distinctive, connected community known for its beauty and natural surroundings.
AGENDA ITEM DETAILS
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff is recommending that the City Council approve two fleet vehicle purchases.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The 2023 Fleet Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes the purchase of two (2) half-ton extended cab
pickups. One is a replacement for the Parks & Recreation Department and the other is an addition for the
Streets Department. The replacement vehicle will be kept and added to the City’s reserve fleet to fulfill the
need for additional staff transportation throughout all departments.
Staff has requested State contract pricing from Midway Ford and received pricing of $42,234.96 per vehicle
bringing the total purchase price for the two vehicles to $84,469.92. This total purchase price will be
reflected in the 2023 CIP as delivery of these two vehicles is anticipated in 2023.
The Public Works Subcommittee was presented with this information at its August 17th meeting and
recommended that it be placed on consent agenda.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
▪ Quote from Midway Ford
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve the purchase of two (2) half-ton extended cab pickups from Midway Ford in the amount
of $84,469.92.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
Fund 206 – Capital Equipment Revolving
Yes