Report Prepared by: Jeremy Franklin, Battalion Chief, Fire Department
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SUBJECT: Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a Stock Unit (Type 1 Fire Engine) in an Amount not to Exceed $1,800,000; and Approve a Supplemental Appropriation From Fund 2001-(Former) Measure "C" in the Same Amount
REPORT IN BRIEF
Consider adopting a Resolution to purchase a Stock Unit (Type 1 Fire Engine) in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000; and approve a supplemental appropriation from Fund 2001- (Former) Measure "C" in the same amount.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Adopting Resolution 2024-86, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Declaring the Infeasibility of Using Public Bidding to Purchase a Type 1 Fire Engine and Fire Apparatus and Authorizing Limited Direct Purchases; and,
B. Waiving the City's competitive bidding requirement permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 due to infeasibility of using public bidding; and,
C. Approving a supplemental appropriation of up to $1,800,000 from Fund 2001-(Former) Measure "C"; and,
D. Authorizing the Purchase of a Stock Unit (Type 1 Fire Engine) in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000; and,
E. Authorizing the City Purchasing Supervisor to issue Purchase Orders for the purchase and any transfer fees or California sales taxes; and,
F. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary contracts or documents; and,
G. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions other than recommended by staff (identify specific findings and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Merced City Charter Section 200.
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