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Read. Follow. Verify.Authorization to Purchase a New 2025 Ford F-350 Pickup Truck
Record date · May 8, 2025
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What This Bill Does
The City Council is considering the purchase of one new 2025 Ford F-350 pickup truck for city operations. The vehicle will be acquired through a pre-negotiated cooperative purchasing contract.
This action authorizes the expenditure of city funds to add a new vehicle to the municipal fleet, utilizing a pre-approved vendor contract to bypass standard individual bidding requirements.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
City Fleet Department
The department will receive and maintain the new vehicle for city operations.
Taxpayers
City funds are being utilized to cover the cost of the vehicle purchase.
Key Facts
- The City Council is authorizing the purchase of one new 2025 Ford F-350 Regular Cab pickup truck.
- The vehicle specifications include 2WD, SRW (Single Rear Wheel), 142-inch wheelbase, and an 8-foot bed.
- The purchase is being made through Sourcewell contract numbers 2025 091521-NAF and 032824-NAF.
- The file number for this legislative item is 25-2895.
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- The item is currently listed on the Consent Agenda.
- The legislation was introduced on April 2, 2025.
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Use of Cooperative Purchasing
The city is utilizing Sourcewell contracts to expedite the procurement of fleet vehicles, a common efficiency measure in local government.
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