HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2009-110 Horton Emergency Vehicles 2009 Freightliner M2 Crew Cab RESOLUTION NO. 2009-110—WITHDRAWN 6/9/2009
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE ONE 2009
FREIGHTLINER M2 CREW CAB RESCUE VEHICLE IN THE AMOUNT OF
$230,758.73 FROM HORTON EMERGENCY VEHICLES COMPANY UNDER
FLORIDA FIRE CHIEFS' ASSOCIATION, FLORIDA SHERIFFS'
ASSOCIATION & FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES BID NO. 08-08-
0909, WHICH PRICE INCLUDES A TRADE-IN ALLOWANCE FOR 1995
AND 1996 FREIGHTLINER RESCUE VEHICLES, WITHOUT COMPETITIVE
BIDDING AND WITHOUT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS; PROVIDING FOR
FUNDING; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Charter of the City of Dania Beach, Part III, Article 3, Section 4,
Subsection (J), authorizes the City Manager to purchase supplies, services, equipment and
materials for the City government in amounts in excess of $25,000.00 without competitive
bidding and without advertisement for bids if he is authorized to do so in advance by a resolution
adopted by the City Commission and if such purchases are made pursuant to a competitive bid
obtained within the last twelve (12) months by other governmental agencies such as the federal
government, State of Florida or a Florida county or municipality; and
WHEREAS, the vendor is offering the option to purchase a second rescue vehicle for the
2010 vehicle year with multiple discounts including a prepayment discount; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has determined that it is necessary to purchase one rescue
vehicle for use by the Fire Rescue Department under the FY2009 approved budget; and
WHEREAS,there are significant discounts associated with the purchase of a 2009 capital
improvement rescue vehicle due to new federal emissions standards for diesel engines that will
go into effect January 1, 2010 that will increase the cost of a rescue vehicle chassis by$7,000.00-
$9,000.00; and
WHEREAS,the City Manager has determined that such purchase can be made at the least
cost to the City from Horton Emergency Vehicles Company in the amount of$230,758.73, which
price includes a trade-in allowance for a 1995 and a 1996 Freightliner rescue vehicles, under
Florida Fire Chiefs' Association,Florida Sheriffs' Association&Florida Association of Counties
Bid No. 08-08-0909, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit"A";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to pay an amount not to exceed the
sum of $230,758.73 to Horton Emergency Vehicles Company, 3800 McDowell Road, Grove
City, Ohio 43123, for the purchase of a 2009 Freightliner M2 Crew Cab Rescue Vehicle through
financing, subject to the conditions described above.
Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
WITHDRAWN on June 9, 2009.
ANNE CASTRO
MAYOR—COMMISSIONER
ATTEST:
LOUISE STILSON, CMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
BY:
THOMAS J. ANSBRO
CITY ATTORNEY
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