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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 2008-168 N.C.S. 09/08/2008Resolution No. 2008-168 N.C.S. of the City of Petaluma, California AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1), REFURBISHED 2500 GALLON JET REFUELING TRUCI{ FROM AIR PETRO CORPORATION OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA IN THE AMOUNT OF $38,512.50 FOR THE PETALUMA AIRPORT WHEREAS, the Petaluma Municipal Airport purchased "as is," a used 1976 jet fueling truck in March of 1989, which no longer meets state safety standards or the needs of jet fuel customers; and, WHEREAS, this truck has been quarantined due to safety concerns, requiring the Airport to lease a fuel truck; and, WHEREAS, according to the Airport's fuel systems consultant, the cost to bring the specialized functions of the existing truck up to current safety standards, and to convert it to meet current customers' needs, would exceed the value of the truck; and, WHEREAS, City mechanics have confirmed that the truck chassis alone is well beyond its life expectancy and that the cost of repair would exceed its value; and, WHEREAS, installation of a permanent jet fueling island would not be cost effective and is not preferred by jet fuel customers; and, WHEREAS, a competitive bid process was undertaken to procure a refurbished unit, in conformance with the City Charter, Petaluma Municipal Code, and -other applicable law. Three bids were received on August 21, 2008, and staff determined that Air Petro Corporation of Lancaster, California submitted the lowest responsive bid in the amount of $38,512.50; and, WHEREAS, approval of this resolution will allow for purchase of a refurbished jet refueling truck. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Petaluma hereby authorizes the purchase of one (1) refurbished fuel truck in the amount of $38,512.50 from Air Petro Corporation of Lancaster, California. 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 R`~ day of September, ~ ~~m: , 2008. by the following vote: City At orney AYES: Barrett, Nau, Vice Mayor Rabbitt, Mayor "horliatt NOES: Freitas, O'Brien --~~ ABSENT: Harris ~/ ABSTAIN: None ~~ ~ ATTEST: _ _ _ _ _ (_ City Clerk Mayor Resolution No. 2008-168 N.C.S. Page ]