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Resolution to facilitate the purchase of 530 96-gallon and 50 64-gallon garbage carts in the amount of $32,601.70 support the 2022 Quality of Life Focus Initiative for the standardization of garbage carts for one, two, three family residential dwelling units.
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WHEREAS, the Ordinance mandating the use of City-issued containers/carts for one, two, three family residential family dwellings was amended and approved in November 2021;
WHEREAS, a transitional period was designated from January 1, 2022 through May 31, 2022 to offer all eligible customers for garbage collection an official 96-gallon or 64-gallon container for purchase at a discounted rate starting January 1, 2022;
WHEREAS, the full price fee per unit for a 96-gallon garbage cart will be $58 and for a 64-gallon garbage $50 given the proposal dated August 29, 2022 to adequately recover expenses for the purchase of said carts;
WHEREAS, the Finance Department-Purchasing received Sourcewell Cooperative Contract Quote #Q39693 for purchase and delivery of 530 96-gallon carts for the total amount of $29,197.70 and 50 64-gallon carts for the total amount of $2,397 and shipping to include $1,007;
WHEREAS, the City’s Solid Waste Utility account 550-4233-535.53.53 will provide necessary funding for the total sum of $32,601.70;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of West Allis that the proposal dated August 29, 2022, submitted by Cascade Cart Engineering for providing for 530 96-gallon and 50 64-gallon refuse carts for a total net sum of $32,601.70 be and hereby accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Finance Department-Purchasing be and hereby authorized to enter into a contract for the aforesaid materials.
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