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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: August 6, 2019
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
Through: Ron Burton, Interim City Manager
From: Alberto Elefano, P.E., Interim Director of Public Works
RE: P.R. 20978—Rescinding Resolution 19-269 which authorized the purchase of a
Ford F-550 Regular Cab Truck with crane.
Introduction:
The intent of this agenda is to rescind Resolution 19-269 which authorized the purchase of a
2019 Ford F-550 Diesel Regular Cab Truck with crane for the Public Works Traffic Maintenance
Division. Silsbee Ford of Silsbee, Texas through the Goodbuy Purchasing Program provided a
quote in the amount of$59,274.75
Background:
The Traffic Maintenance Division of Public Works desired to secure the Ford F-550 Diesel
Truck to eliminate the regular need to rent equipment and facilitate the need for fewer
employees to respond to traffic signal outages. Silsbee Ford of Silsbee, Texas has informed the
City that the Ford F550 is no longer being manufactured.
Budget Impact:
Funding is available in the Motor Vehicle Account No. 001-1205-531.93-00.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the City of Port Arthur City Council approve PR 20978 rescinding
Resolution 19-269 in its entirety.
"Remember,we are here to serve the Citizens of Port Arthur"
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 19-269 IN ITS
ENTIRETY, WHICH AUTHORIZED THE CITY MANAGER TO
PURCHASE A 2019 FORD F-550 DIESEL REGULAR CAB TRUCK
WITH CRANE FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS TRAFFIC MAINTENANCE
DIVISION FROM SILSBEE FORD OF SILSBEE, TEXAS THROUGH
THE GOODBUY PURCHASING PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, on July 2, 2019, the City of Port Arthur's City Council passed
Resolution 19-269 authorizing the purchase of a 2019 Ford F-550 Diesel Regular Cab
Truck with crane for the Public Works Traffic Maintenance Division from Silsbee Ford of
Silsbee, Texas through the Goodbuy Purchasing Program; and,
WHEREAS, Silsbee Ford has informed the City that the Ford F-550 is no longer
being manufactured; now, therefore;
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT, the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct; and,
THAT, Resolution No. 19-269 is hereby rescinded in its entirety; and,
THAT, a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of
the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this the day of , A.D. 2019
at a meeting of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following vote:
Ayes: Mayor:
Councilmembers:
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Noes:
Thurman "Bill" Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Ron Burton
Interim City Manager
Alberto Elefano, P.E.
Director of Public Works