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14669 Fitzgerald Avenue North, Hugo, MN 55038 • (651) 762‐6300 • www.ci.hugo.mn.us TO: Honorable Mayor Tom Weidt and Members of the City Council FROM: David Jensen, Deputy Fire Chief SUBJECT: Approve Purchase of 2022 Ford Expedition DATE: For the City Council Meeting of November 15, 2021 DESIRED COUNCIL ACTION Adoption of Consent Agenda Including Authorization for Vehicle Purchase. BACKGROUND Included in the City’s 2022 budget is funding for the purchase of a new Command Vehicle for the Fire Department. This will replace a 2012 GMC Pickup truck, which at one time was the Public Works Directors vehicle prior to being used by the fire department. Within the current Fire Department Capital Improvement Plan, command vehicles are scheduled to be replaced at 10 years of age. The vehicle being purchased is a 2022 Ford Expedition. The estimated cost for the purchase of this vehicle is $49,334.80. The cost for this vehicle is less than a 2022 F150, which is what the Fire Department has purchased in years past. The change in vehicle type was made in part due to costs and operational improvements. An estimated additional $16,000.00 will be needed to get the new vehicle ready for use. These additional costs include lights, sirens, IPad mount installation, new mobile radios, graphics, etc. Due to the current market conditions and shortage of parts worldwide, we have been advised by Midway Ford that this vehicle could take 6 to 8 months to receive after order. Therefore, we are requesting approval now in order to ensure we can receive the vehicle in a timely manner in 2022. The cost of this vehicle is as expected and staff has budgeted in the capital improvement plan appropriately for the replacement. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the ordering of a 2022 Ford Expedition from Midway Ford Commercial Fleet and Government Sales. ATTACHMENTS Price quote from Midway Ford