Approval to Purchase a New Caterpillar Generator
April 11, 2024
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The Frame
This resolution authorizes the expenditure of city funds to acquire a specific piece of power equipment for municipal use.
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City taxpayers
City funds are being allocated for the purchase of the equipment.
City Council
The Council is responsible for voting on the authorization of the purchase.
Last recorded activity April 11, 2024.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The City Council is authorizing the purchase of one Caterpillar XQ125BM 480V 60HZ generator.
- The purchase is being conducted through the Florida Sheriff's Association contract number FSA23-EQU21.0.
- The resolution is filed under number 24-2376.
- The item was introduced to the City Council on March 27, 2024.
- The item is currently listed on the Consent Agenda.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the city using a Sheriff's Association contract to buy a generator?
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Why It Matters
This resolution authorizes the expenditure of city funds to acquire a specific piece of power equipment for municipal use.
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Discoveries
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Use of Cooperative Purchasing
The city is utilizing a state-level cooperative purchasing contract (FSA) to acquire municipal equipment, a common practice to bypass individual bidding requirements.
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