HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2007-195 N.C.S. 11/19/2007 Resolution No. 2007-195 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF.TWO (2), 2008 FORD 4X2 ESCAPE HYBRIDS
FROM HENRY CURTIS FORD, PETALUMA, CA,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,844.88 FOR PUBLIC WORKS INSPECTORS
WHEREAS, allocation of two Public Works inspector positions was approved by City
Council on September 10, 2007; and,
WHEREAS, appropriate vehicles are needed for the inspectors to perform their daily
tasks; and,
WHEREAS, staff has determined that fuel-efficient Ford 4x2 Escape Hybrid vehicles are
a proven commodity and would perform reliably; and,
WHEREAS, a competitive bid process was used, in conformance with the City Charter,
Petaluma Municipal Code, and other applicable law, three bids were received, and staff
determined that Henry Curtis Ford submitted the lowest responsive bid in the amount of
$55,844.88.
WHEREAS, approval of this resolution will allow the purchase process to go forward. in
order for vehicles to be delivered by the time these positions are filled, which is anticipated by
year-end.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma hereby authorizes the purchase of two (2) Ford 4x2 Escape Hybrid vehicles in the
amount of $55,844.88.
Under the power and. authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the A roe as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 19`~ day of November, f
2007, by the following vote:
City Atto ey
AYES: Barrett, Freitas, Harris, Vice Mayor Nau, O'Brien, Rabbitt, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None ~ ~
ATTEST: C~ i ` L
City Clerk Mayor
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