CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
TO: Mayor and City
Commission
FROM: Ambreen Bhatty, City
Manager
BY: Michael Sargis,
Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: December 8, 2009
SUBJECT: Purchase of two (2) Smart Cars
In February of this year, the City staff prepared
a list of projects that were included in an application submitted to the State
of Florida in the hopes of obtaining some of the Stimulus Funds as part of the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
In May, the City’s Finance Department was advised
that a portion of our Stimulus request was awarded by the Department of Energy,
in the amount of $161,800, through the Energy Efficiency and Conversation Block
Grant (EECBG). This grant is 100% funded
by the Federal Government with no match required by the City. The EECBG is designed to help governments
reduce their energy usage. The City’s
Department heads met in subsequent months and compiled a list of projects that
could be funded through EECGB pursuant to the guidelines set-forth by the
federal government for this grant. These projects include new energy efficient
lights at City facilities, light sensors in some of the Recreation Facilities,
purchase of smart cars, new doors and windows in some facilities as well as
other projects intended to reduce our overall energy costs and consumption. As
we get closer to the implementation of these projects in the coming months,
staff will present them to the Commission for approval.
At this time, we are prepared to make our first
purchase which consists of two (2) SMART Cars which will help reduce the fuel
cost in the Parks and Recreation Department.
The SMART Cars are estimated to get 38 miles per gallon in the City and 40
miles per gallon on the highway. These
vehicles come equipped with all recent safety features, and have received high
marks in safety from various safety committees.
The Parks and Recreation Department operates a
fleet of vehicles which include a passenger car, 4 buses and 10 pick-up trucks. We are proposing to replace the passenger car
and one pick-up truck with two smart cars. These older vehicles and their
current fuel costs are listed below:
|
Recreation Division – Ford Police Interceptor |
V-8
Engine – Approx. $200 in gas per month |
|
Parks
Division – Night Patrol – Ford F-150 |
V-6
Engine – Approx. $250 in gas per month |
We are anticipating a savings of approximately $400.00
per month in fuel costs by replacing these older vehicles with Smart cars.
The total purchase cost for both cars is $30,000.00 not including Tags and
Titles. The Broward County Sheriff’s
Office recently purchased two SMART Cars for use at the Airport. Our purchase will be piggybacked off the
Broward Sheriff’s Office bid, 09-104-045 at a reduced price.
RECOMMENDATION:
The City
Administration recommends Commission’s consideration and approval of the
attached resolution authorizing the purchase of two SMART Cars in an amount not
to exceed $35,000, including Titles and Tags, out of the EECBG from Rick Case
Smart Center in Weston, piggy backing
off the of the Broward Sheriff’s Office
bid #09-104-045.
RESOLUTION NO. ______________
A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) SMART CARS
THROUGH THE BROWARD SHERIFF’S OFFICE BID #09-104-045 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$35,000.00, INCLUDING TITLES AND TAGS, TO
BE PAID FROM THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT FUNDS.
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of North Lauderdale, Florida has received funding through the Energy Efficiency and Conversation Block Grant (EECBG) as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA); and
WHEREAS, the City of North Lauderdale has been awarded $161,800 from the Energy Efficiency and Conversation Block Grant.
WHEREAS, the City intends to utilize these funds to reduce City energy usage; and
WHEREAS, the City shall pay up to $35,000.00 for two Smart Cars, including Titles and Tags; and
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
Section 1. The Parks and Recreation Department plans to purchase two Smart Vehicles from Rick Case Smart Center in Weston, Florida
Section 2. The Cost of each vehicle without Title and Tag is $15,000
Section 3. The purchases shall be piggybacked off the Broward County Sheriff’s Bid 09-104-045, purchase order number 905615
Section 4. No City Match is required for these purchases.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, THIS 8th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2009.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATTORNEY SAMUEL S. GOREN
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MAYOR JACK BRADY
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VICE MAYOR JOHN R. CANGEMI
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK PATRICIA VANCHERI