Title
Consideration of and action on purchase of a replacement vehicle for the Parks and Recreation Department Senior Services Division via the Goodbuy Cooperative Purchasing Contract 21 8F000.
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Summary:
The Senior Services division of the Parks and Recreation Department is requesting to utilize general fund allocation for the purchase and replacement of unit 927. Unit 927 is a 2010 Ford Sporttrak which is primarily used to assist with daily meal delivery to home bound senior citizens in the Deer Park Community. In addition, the vehicle is utilized by the Senior Services Division to transport employees to various city facilities, move supplies for programs and events, and assist in other division needs. The unit will be replaced by 2021 Ford Explorer and utilized for the previous reasons listed above. The vehicle will be purchased through the Goodbuy purchasing cooperative contact number #21 8f000.
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, several of the programs normally conducted by the Senior Services Division had to be modified or cancelled. This has resulted in enough savings in FY 20-21 general fund budget to purchase this replacement vehiclein FY20-21 and not have to request in FY 21-22.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
$309,680 10-436-43030 Approved FY20-21 General Fund Operational Supplies
$30,364.25 10-436-49060 Actual cost of 2020 Ford Explorer
Recommended action
Approve the authorization to purchase a replacement vehicle for the Parks and Recreation Department Senior Services Division via the Goodbuy Cooperative Purchasing Contract contract 21 8F000.