HomeMy WebLinkAbout#14 Building Department vehicleMAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE: 10/18/16
Consent
ITEM: #14
AGENDA ITEM: Building Department Truck
SUBMITTED BY: Mike Bent, Building Official
THROUGH: Mike Bent, Building Official
REVIEWED BY: Cathy Bendel, Finance Director
Kristina Handt, City Administrator
SUGGESTED ORDER OF BUSINESS:
- Introduction of Item ................................................................. City Administrator
- Report/Presentation .................................................................. City Administrator
- Questions from Council to Staff ................................................ Mayor Facilitates
- Public Input, if Appropriate ....................................................... Mayor Facilitates
- Call for Motion .................................................................. Mayor & City Council
- Discussion .......................................................................... Mayor & City Council
- Action on Motion ....................................................................... Mayor Facilitates
FINANCIAL IMPACT: $24,656.75; to be funded from the vehicle fund.
BACKGROUND AND STAFF REPORT:
The City Council recently approved moving forward the hiring of a second building inpector.to
2016. The new building inspector will need a vehicle.
Used vehicles were considered, and the closest vehicle which would fit the needs of the department
had 35,000 miles and price difference to a new vehicle was minimal. Purchasing new also provides
2 years of free maintenance to the City.
Attached is the quote to purchase a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox for $24,656.75. The most recent
vehicle purchased for the building department was a Jeep Compass at $21.6k. The proposed Chev
Equinox is a far better vehicle for the price.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the City of Lake Elmo purchase the 2017
Chevrolet Equinox per the attached quote.
ATTACHMENT:
1. Quote for 2017 Chev Equinox