HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - January 20, 1999 E-13CITY OF •DI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Authorize City Manager to Execute Professional Services Contract with J -Mar Services
to Prepare the Plans and Specifications for the Compressed Natural Gas Station at the
Municipal Service Center
MEETING DATE: January 20, 1999
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a
professional services contract with J -Mar Services to prepare the plans
and specifications for a compressed natural gas (CNG) station at the
Municipal Service Center (MSC), and appropriate funds in accordance
with the recommendation shown below.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: This project will provide a centrally located CNG fueling facility,
upgrade existing gasoline and diesel dispensers, install a fuel card
system, and upgrade the maintenance area at MSC to
accommodate CNG vehicles. With the prospect of the Streets and
Water/Wastewater divisions acquiring CNG vehicles, a CNG station at the MSC will reduce the labor
costs associated with having to drive 3.4 miles one way to E. F. Kludt and Sons. Also, the transit
vehicles in need of service would be able to fuel at MSC. This station would also serve as a back-up
fueling facility to the E. F. Kludt and Sons station on Pine Street. We will also explore the possibility of
providing a public fueling point.
FUNDING: Requested Appropriation: Federal Transit Administration $21,320
Transportation Development Act 5,330
Total $26,650
Funding Available: "'" -4 - Ac' &
Financetbirector
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Richard C. Prima, Jr.
Public Works Director
Prepared by Carlos Tobar, Transportation Manager
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cc: Fleet and Facilities Manager
Street Superintendent
Transportation Manager
Water/Wastewater Superintendent
APPROVED:
A. Dixon hynn -- City Wanager
CPREPP&S.DOC 01/08/99