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Consideration of and action on an ordinance to amend the FY 2017-2018 Budget for Park Maintenance for the purchase of a Ford Explorer.
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Summary:
The FY 2016-2017 Budget for Park Maintenance included a total of $1,341,100 for capital outlay for improvements other than buildings, machinery and equipment, and automobiles and light trucks. Based on anticipated cost savings, this division requested authorization to purchase a Ford Explorer for the Parks & Recreation Director, and City Council authorized the purchase on July 18, 2017. The purchase was made through Silsbee Ford via the Buy Board (Contract #521-16).
Because of the impact of Hurricane Harvey, there was a delay in completion of the order and delivery of the vehicle. The new vehicle was received on October 19, 2017, pushing the cost to the new budget year. The FY 2017-2018 Budget for Park Maintenance does not include monies for this vehicle purchase. An amendment in the amount of $25,835.00, for the purchase of a Ford Explorer for the Parks & Recreation Director, is proposed for the Fiscal Year 2017-2018 Budget for Park Maintenance to be funded by the unassigned fund balance of the General Fund.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
Add $25,835.00 to the FY 2017-2018 Budget for Park Maintenance for the purchase of a Ford Explorer (Account No. 10-410-4902, Automobiles & Light Trucks) to be funded by the unassigned fund balance of the General Fund, which is sufficient to accommodate this purchase.
Recommended action:
Approve the ordinance to amend the FY 2017-2018 Budget for Park Maintenance for the purchase of a Ford Explorer.