HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 15343: EXTEND RENTAL CONTRACT WITH BIG TRUCK RENTAL, LLPPUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
COUNCIL ACTION MEMO
TO Stephen B. Fitrgibbons, City Manager
FROM Ross E. Blackketter, P.E., Director of Public Works
SUBJECT P.R. #15343 -Extend Rental Contract with Big Truck Rental, LLP
DATE 25 June 2009
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 15343, extending a
rental contract with Big Truck Rental, LLP of Tampa, Florida for the rental of two (2)
automated side loader garbage trucks by $45,000 for a new total amount of $105,000.
BACKGROUND:
In Resolution 09-048, the City Council authorized renting two (2) automated garbage
trucks to maintain the collection services for a period of four (4) months for the amount of
$60,000. We have a need for this equipment for an additional three (3) months for the
cost of $45,000. During this time, we also research to possibility of purchasing these
trucks to provide spares and help prevent loss of service due to breakdowns.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funding is available in account 403-1272-533.51-00.
EMPLOYEE/STAFF EFFECT:
None.
SUMMARY
I recommend that the City Council approve Proposed Resolution No. 15343, extending a
rental contract with Big Truck Rental, LLP of Tampa, Florida for the rental of two (2)
automated side loader garbage trucks by $45,000 for a new total amount of $105,000.
Ross E. Blackketter, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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P.R.15343
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION EXTENDING A CONTRACT FOR THE RENTAL OF
TWO AUTOMATED SIDE LOADER GARBAGE TRUCKS FROM BIG
TRUCK RENTAL, LLP OF TAMPA, FLORIDA BY AN ADDITIONAL
$45,000 FOR A NEW TOTAL AMOUNT OF $105,000. ACCOUNT
N 0. 403-1272-533.51-00.
WHEREAS, in Resolution 09-048, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur authorized
a rental contract between the City of Port Arthur and Big Truck Rental, LLP for the rental of two
(2) automated side loader garbage trucks at a rate of $7,500 per truck each month for a
minimum of four (4) months for a total amount of $60,000; and,
WHEREAS, the City still has need of this equipment for an additional three (3) months,
in which time the possibility of purchase will be investigated; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT, the contract amount is increased by $45,000 to a not to exceed total amount of
$105,000 without further approval of the City Council, and funding for this rental is provided for
in account number 403-1272-533.51-00; 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. 2009 at
a meeting of the City of Port
Arthur, Texas by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor:
Councilmembers:
Noes:
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Attest:
City Secretary
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Stephen B. Fitzgibbons
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:
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Deborah Echols, CPA
Director of Finance
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Ross E. Blackketter, P.E.
Director of Public Works
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