HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2020-52JC Sponsored by: Administration
Kt;NAI CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION N O. 2020-52
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, APPROVING THE USE OF THE FLEET
REPLACEMENT FUND FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO FIRE DEPARTMENT UTILITY
TRUCKS UTILIZING THE STATE OF ALASKA EQUIPMENT FLEET CONTRACT.
WHEREAS, the City conducted an evaluation of utility vehicles within its fleet to determine the
efficiency of current vehicles and replacement needs of aged vehicles; and,
WHEREAS , it was determined that the Fire Department should purchase 2 new trucks that would
meet the response needs of the Department and replace aged vehicles currently in service ; and ,
WHEREAS, the Fire Department requests to order/purchase two, three-quarter ton, 4x4 crew cab
trucks utilizing the State of Alaska Fleet Procurement Contract for the purchase; and,
WHEREAS, KMC 7 .15.070(b)(4) allows the City of Kenai to purchase equipment without giving
an opportunity for competitive bidding if the equipment is purchasable under the contract of
another governmental agency in which contract the City is authorized to participate ; and,
WHEREAS, the current State of Alaska Fleet Procurement Contract expires on July 10, 2020;
and ,
WHEREAS, utilization of the State of Alaska Fleet Procurement Contract has resulted in the
lowest cost which is in the best interest of the City ; and ,
WHEREAS, the total estimated acquisition cost of the vehicles is $90,372 which includes the
vehicle and all accessories which is within the amount projected in the FY2021 Fleet Replacement
Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the Fire Department is authorized to purchase two, three-quarter ton, 4x4
crew cab trucks at an estimated acquisition cost of $90,372 utilizing the State of Alaska Fleet
Procurement Contract.
Section 2. That the use of the Fleet Replacement Fund is authorized for the purchase of two,
three-quarter ton, 4 x 4 crew cab trucks for the Fire Department.
Section 3 . That this resolution takes effect immediately upon passing.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA, this P 1 day of July, 2020 .
BRIAN GABRIEL, SR., MAYOR
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City of Kenai I 210 ~idalgo Ave , Kenai, AK 99611-77941907.283.7535 I www.kena i.cily
MEMORANDUM
TO:
THROUGH:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
Mayor Brian Gabriel and Kenai City Council
Paul Ostrander, City Manager
Tony Prior, Fire Chief
June 18, 2020
Resolution 2021-52
The purpose for this memo is to recommend approval of Resolution 2021-52. Resolution 2021-
52 will authorize the purchase of 2 Ford F-250 4x4 utility trucks for the Fire Department for a total
of $90 ,372.00 from Kendal Ford, according to the best price on the State of Alaska , State
equipment fleet contract for that particular vehicle.
During the evaluation of utility vehicles in the City, it was recommended that the Fire Department
(KFD) purchase 2 new utility trucks to replace the currently aged vehicles in KFD's present fleet.
Unit 11, Unit 10, and Unit 9 will be taken out of the Fire Departments fleet of vehicles and we will
receive an F-250 from the Police Department and purchase 2 new F-250's from the State
equipment fleet contract.
We would like to order these trucks before July 1 Olh , as the current contract ends and pricing will
increase based on the new mode l of vehicles coming out. Also , after July 1 Olh, new contract pricing
will not be available until the end of September w ith a 90 day delivery timeframe from that date.
KMC 7.15.070(b)(4) allows the City of Kenai to purchase equipment without giving an opportunity
for competitive bidding if the equipment is purchasable under the contract of another governm e nt
agency in which contract the City is authorized to participate.
Thank you for your consideration.