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An Ordinance authorizing the purchase of three fully equipped dump trucks using equipment purchase contract 2023-016-1 and purchase of the cab and chassis using contract number 2025-044, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related and necessary documents for the City of Lee's Summit, Missouri. (F&BC 9/3/25)
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Issue/Request:
The Fleet Division of Public Works in cooperation with the Operations Division of Public Works has recognized the need to replace three dump trucks that have reached the end of its useful lifecycle's in accordance with the Vehicle Equipment Replacement Program (VERP) using City Council approved contracts and City Council approved budget. Staff seeks authorization to purchase the these vehicles using City Council approved VERP funds and City Council approved contracts that were established for vehicle and equipment procurement.
Key Issues:
Ordering these three units from existing contracts that have already been approved by City Council is the most cost effective way of securing the equipment and types built to our specifications; and
The Fleet manager, the Department Director, and the City Manager seek approval from the City Council to use the existing city contracts as previously approved by City Council for the purchase of these fully equipped dump trucks that were included in the budget approved by City Council for these vehicle replacements considering an anticipated expenditure that will not exceed $980,000.00; and
Proposed City Council Motion:
FIRST MOTION: I move to approve and advance for a second reading this Ordinance authorizing the purchase of three fully equipped dump trucks using equipment purchase contract 2023-016-1 and purchase of the cab and chassis using contract number 2025-044, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all related and necessary documents.
SECOND MOTION: I move for adoption of an Ordinance authorizing the purchase of three fully equipped dump trucks using equipment ...
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