3.6 Purchase Fleet Vehicle 2024 RCA Ford Escape
Request for
City Council Action
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT REQUESTOR: MEETING DATE:
Public Works Street Operations Manager Lamson January 22, 2024
PRESENTER(s) REVIEWED BY: ITEM #:
Consent City Administrator/Finance Director Flaherty 3.6 – Fleet Vehicle Purchase
STRATEGIC VISION
MEETS: THE CITY OF OTSEGO:
Is a strong organization that is committed to leading the community through innovative communication.
X Has proactively expanded infrastructure to responsibly provide core services.
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 the City Council approve a fleet vehicle purchase.
ARE YOU SEEKING APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT? IS A PUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED?
No No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The 2024 Fleet Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes the purchase of a compact SUV as a replacement to a 2006 Ford
Explorer used by the Building Safety Department. This vehicle was recently sent to auction as it required significant
repairs more than the fair-market value of the vehicle. In addition to the Building Safety Staff, the vehicle will be used by
City Hall, Elections, and Recreation Staff for routine transportation needs during the workday.
Staff has requested State contract pricing from Ford of Hibbing and received a quote of $28,756.52, which is within the
amount budgeted of $40,826.00 in the 2024 CIP.
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
• Quote: Ford of Hibbing
POSSIBLE MOTION
PLEASE WORD MOTION AS YOU WOULD LIKE IT TO APPEAR IN THE MINUTES:
Motion to approve the purchase of a Ford Escape from Ford of Hibbing in the amount of $28,756.52.
BUDGET INFORMATION
FUNDING: BUDGETED:
Fund 206 – Revolving Capital Equipment
Yes