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Public Works <br /> DATE: 5/20/2024 <br /> MEMO: 2024-77 <br /> TO: Honorable Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe and City Council Members <br /> FROM: Tim Gleason,City Manager <br /> Matt Newell,Public Works Director <br /> Keith Alexander,Water Production Manager <br /> Jennifer Gunter,Watershed and Lake Manager <br /> Kelly Harrison,Procurement Officer <br /> SUBJECT: Resolution Accepting the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Holder Bid Price of Morrow Brothers Ford Inc. for the <br /> Purchase of One(1)2023 Ford F-150 Crew Cab Pick Up Truck <br /> SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: It is proposed that the City Council approve the resolution awarding a contract in the <br /> amount of$43,670 to Morrow Brothers Ford Inc. for the purchase of one(1)2023 Ford F-150 Crew Cab Pick-up Truck. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> This vehicle is for a recently hired Watershed Specialist staff person who will be regularly meeting with farmers and landowners, <br /> inspecting soil erosion and nutrient reduction sites,and surveying,designing,and managing Lake Decatur water quality protection <br /> projects in the lake's 926 square mile watershed. <br /> A new 2023 year vehicle is proposed for purchase because it is in stock and available. The delivery date for 2024 vehicles is <br /> unknown at this time. <br /> DISPOSAL OF REPLACED UNITS: This a new vehicle to the fleet. <br /> OTHER BIDDERS: State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement. <br /> LEGAL REVIEW: There are no documents for Legal to review. <br /> PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: None. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: There are no known objections. <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: Fleet Services <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Matt Newell,Public Works Director,424-2747. Keith Alexander,Water Production Manager,424- <br /> 2863. Jennifer Gunter,Watershed and Lake Manager,424-2834. Matt will be present at the Council meeting <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: Funding for this vehicle is included in this year's Lake Services operating budget. <br /> ATTACHMENTS: <br /> Description Type <br /> 2024-77 Resolution&Exhibit A, Resolution Letter <br />