HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2006-15RESOLUTION NO. 2006-15
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO NEGOTIATE AND PURCHASE THREE TYPE 2 MEDIUM BUS (DIAL -A -RIDE)
TRANSIT VEHICLES THROUGH THE STATE CONTRACT, AUTHORIZING
CONVERSION OF THE VEHICLES TO COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS, AND
FURTHER APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, Lodi Municipal Code Section 3.20.070 authorizes dispensing with bids for purchases
of supplies, services, or equipment when it is in the best interest of the City to do so; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi currently operates numerous compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles
and a fueling station, and the City Transit Division currently operates a fleet of 25 transit vehicles, of which
20 operate on CNG; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recently authorized the City Manager to purchase five new vehicles
allowing the City to reach its commitment to the Air Resources Board of a 100% CNG fleet; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends purchasing three additional standard Dial -A -Ride style transit
vehicles to be procured through the State of California contract due to the limited availability of CNG
vehicles and the ease of procurement provided by the State contract; and
WHEREAS, staff further recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to
negotiate a change order with Creative Bus Sales to convert the vehicles to CNG, and appropriate funds
in the amount of $295,000 for the three vehicles and an additional $25,000 for the five vehicles previously
approved to cover the taxes and fees for the vehicles, including the State of California's procurement fee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize the City
Manager to negotiate and purchase three Type 2 Medium Bus (Dial -A -Ride) Transit Vehicles through the
State of California contract; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to
negotiate a change order with Creative Bus Sates to convert the vehicles to CNG prior to the City taking
possession to comply with the grant funding requirements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funds be appropriated as follows:
Transportation Development Act/Fares
Fares
Dated: January 18, 2006
$180,000
$115,000
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2006-15 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Lodi in a regular meeting held January 18, 2006, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Beckman, Hansen, Johnson, Mounce, and
Mayor Hitchcock
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS -- None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS -- None
SUSAN J. BLACITON
City Clerk
2006-15