Approval to Purchase Four Ford Lightning Trucks for Water Resources
February 23, 2026
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The Frame
The city is spending $320,283 in public funds to acquire new vehicles for the Water Resources Department after a prior order failed to be completed.
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Water Resources Department
The department will receive four new Ford Lightning pickup trucks for its operations.
Ted Jones Ford, Inc.
The company is the designated vendor for one of the four trucks.
Los Feliz Ford, Inc.
The company is the designated vendor for three of the four trucks.
Last recorded activity February 23, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The City Council is asked to approve the purchase of four Ford Lightning pickup trucks.
- One truck will be purchased from Ted Jones Ford, Inc. for $79,906.
- Three trucks will be purchased from Los Feliz Ford, Inc. for $240,377.
- The total expenditure for the four trucks is $320,283.
- These vehicles are intended to replace an unfulfilled order for the Water Resources Department.
- The item is filed under number 26-1128.
- The item is categorized as a Consent Calendar item.
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Why It Matters
The city is spending $320,283 in public funds to acquire new vehicles for the Water Resources Department after a prior order failed to be completed.
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Fleet Electrification
The city is specifically purchasing Ford Lightning trucks, which are electric vehicles, indicating a shift toward fleet electrification.
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