Title
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE VEHICLE FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: The purchase of one (1) Ford Explorer at Montrose Ford in Fairlawn that is for the Fire/EMS Department. This is part of the 2023 budgeted vehicles for Fire/EMS. This vehicle is being purchased under the State Bid List items.
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Legislative History
Ordinance No. 22-141 - authorizing purchase of 2 vehicles for Hudson Police Department
Purpose & Explanation
The Fire/EMS Department has had difficulty purchasing pursuit style vehicles for EMS and Fire that were budgeted in 2023, due to Manufacturing issues over the past several years with these types of vehicles. The Fire/EMS Chief did locate one (1) Ford Explorer at Montrose Ford in Fairlawn, Ohio. The Administration would like to purchase this vehicle, which is being held for the City of Hudson for 30 days at Montrose Ford. The cost of the vehicle is $ 45,007.45. The vehicle is a special type of vehicle that is rated for emergency service pursuit (Police, Fire, and EMS rated). Montrose Ford matched the price of the state-approved contract for this vehicle (State Contract No. RSI010770).
The estimated cost for the vehicle is budgeted at $45,000 in 2023.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04, Contracts & Purchasing:
Competitively bid and advertised for two consecutive weeks; bid tab attached: [Yes/No/NA])
X Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program (State bid)
Professional Services
Other [provide explanation]
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted ($45,000)
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
X Yes - We are requesting an emergency due to the opportunity to purchase this vehicle within the hold time from the dealership.
No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
The City Staff recommends City Cou...
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