HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2019-033 N.C.S. 03/04/2019Resolution No. 2019-033 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PETALUMA
TO PURCHASE ONE 2018 RAM 2500 4x4 CREW CAB PICK-UP TRUCK
AS A REGIONAL TOW VEHICLE PURSUANT TO A
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FY 2017 ASSISTANCE
TO FIREFIGHTER'S GRANT AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $77,841.00
WHEREAS, via notification from FEMA dated September 6, 2018, a grant was awarded
in the amount of $77,841.00 for a dedicated 4x4 tow vehicle and Petaluma Fire Department
(PFD), as the Host Applicant, is responsible for receiving the award funds and purchasing the
equipment; and
WHEREAS, PFD conducted a formal, competitive bid process following City
Procurement Policy for the purchase of the 4x4 vehicle and no valid bids were received; and
WHEREAS, PFD then followed the City of Petaluma's informal bid procedures as per
Municipal Code §4.04.090 and obtained three informal quotes for the 4x4 vehicle before
selecting Victory Chevrolet in Petaluma, CA as the vendor with their low quote of $45,438.31
for a 2018 Ram 2500 4x4 crew cab pick-up truck; and
WHEREAS, additional costs of $39,884.04 are associated with the tow vehicle to make
it operationally ready for service, such as Code 3 electronics, radios, striping and equipment,
bringing the grand total of the completed vehicle to $85,322.35, $292.92 under the original grant
request made on February 1, 2018 and
WHEREAS, the FEMA award will pay for 90% ($77,841.00) of the total cost of the tow
vehicle, leaving 10% ($7,784.00) to be paid for by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council:
1. Authorizes the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to purchase one
2018 Ram 2500 4x4 crew cab pick-up truck from Victory Chevrolet as a regional tow
vehicle, including subsequent costs and equipment, in the amount of $77,841.00
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subsequent to a U.S. Department of Homeland Security FY 2017 Assistance to
Firefighter's Grant Award.
2. Directs that a budget adjustment be brought forward with all other year-end budget
adjustments for the expense of the vehicle and the corresponding grant revenue,
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 Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 41h day of March 2019, / forme
by the following vote: l
City Attorne'
AYES: Mayor Barrett; Fischer; Healy; Kearney; Vice Mayor McDonnell; Miller
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
King
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Mayor
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