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LAUDERHILL (BROWARD COUNTY) · LOCALlocal legislationPassed
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Purchase of Two New Fire Rescue Vehicles and Equipment

Original title: RESOLUTION NO. 25R-07-131: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH MATHENY MOTOR COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) FIRE RESCUE VEHICLES, BOATS, AND EQUIPMENT BASED ON A PIGGYBACK OF THE FLORIDA SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM CONTRACT NO. FSA25-VEF19.0; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $985,124.00; PROVIDING THE CITY MANAGER WITH THE AUTHORITY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY CITY MANAGER KENNIE HOBBS, JR).

Record date · July 14, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The City of Lauderhill has approved the purchase of two fire rescue vehicles, boats, and related equipment from Matheny Motor Company. The city will spend up to $985,124 using a pre-existing cooperative purchasing contract.

Why it matters

The city is spending $985,124 in public funds to acquire new emergency response vehicles and equipment for the fire department.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Lauderhill Fire Department

The department will receive two new fire rescue vehicles, boats, and equipment.

Directly affected

Matheny Motor Company

The company is the designated vendor for the equipment purchase.

Directly affected

Lauderhill Taxpayers

Taxpayer funds are being used to finance the $985,124 expenditure.

Key Facts

  • The City Commission authorized the purchase of two fire rescue vehicles, boats, and equipment.
  • The total payment for the purchase is capped at $985,124.00.
  • The purchase is made via a 'piggyback' agreement on Florida Sheriffs Association Contract No. FSA25-VEF19.0.
  • The City Manager is authorized to execute all necessary actions to complete the purchase.
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  • The resolution was requested by City Manager Kennie Hobbs, Jr.
  • The resolution was introduced on July 7, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'piggyback' contract?
A contract allows a local government to purchase goods or services using the pricing and terms already negotiated by another government agency, avoiding the need to conduct a separate competitive bidding process.
How much will the city spend on this equipment?
The city has authorized a maximum expenditure of $985,124.00.

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Use of Cooperative Purchasing

The city is utilizing a state-level cooperative contract (Florida Sheriffs Association) to expedite the procurement of specialized emergency equipment.

City of LauderhillFlorida Sheriffs Association

Connected Entities

Florida Sheriffs Association, City of Lauderhill, Kennie Hobbs, Jr. and 2 more
OrganizationFlorida Sheriffs Association“The organization that holds the cooperative purchasing contract used for this tr”Map →
locationCity of Lauderhill“The local government entity purchasing the equipment.”Map →
PersonKennie Hobbs, Jr.“City Manager who requested the resolution.”Map →
otherFSA25-VEF19.0“The specific cooperative purchasing contract number.”Map →
OrganizationMatheny Motor Company“The vendor selected to provide the fire rescue vehicles and equipment.”Map →

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