Title
Ordinance amending the 2017-2018 budget to purchase 2017 F-550 (Utility Maintenance Department)
Body
SUMMARY: The Utility Maintenance department supervisor is presenting a quote from Ford of Murfreesboro for a white, 2017 Ford F-550, regular cab, with service utility bed, 4x4. The 2017 truck will replace a 2000 4x4, F-350 diesel with 108,090 miles, which is requiring a new engine at a cost of $10,000. The replacement vehicle will be upgraded to an F-550, 4x4 diesel for safety reasons. The 2017 vehicle is better equipped to pull equipment used by Utility Maintenance.
Ford of Murfreesboro has a contract with the State of Tennessee, Central Procurement Office. Cost for the truck, hitch and spray-in bed liner is $56,000. The Utility Maintenance department supervisor has reviewed the quote and recommends purchasing the truck. Purchase of this truck will require a budget amendment.
BUDGET ACCOUNT: Debit 413-52140-940-003 $56,000
Credit 413-28000 $56,000
Recommended Action
NECESSARY COUNCIL ACTION: Approve purchase and pass budget amendment.