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Resolution to authorize the purchase of one 2023 Ram 1500 Tradesman 4x2 pick-up truck from Ewald Automotive Group for a sum of $34,693.50.
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WHEREAS, the Public Works Water Division is in need of replacing a 14 year old pick-up truck #77, with a new, more efficient and functional pick-up truck; and,
WHEREAS, the 2022 approved budget includes $35,150 for the purchase of the pick-up truck; and,
WHEREAS, Ewald Automotive Group, the State of Wisconsin contract holder, has provided pricing for the 2023 pick-up truck vehicle for the Public Works Water Division of the City of West Allis; and,
WHEREAS, the Fleet Services Division of the Department of Public Works has determined that this contract meets all desired specifications, and the proposal received is reasonable; and,
WHEREAS, the Common Council deems it to be in the best interests of the City of West Allis that the proposal of Ewald Automotive Group be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of West Allis that the proposal dated September 28, 2022 by Ewald Automotive Group for furnishing and delivering one (1) 2023 Ram 1500 Tradesman 4x2 pick-up truck for a total net sum of $34,693.50 be and is hereby accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of West Allis that the purchase of the above described item, for an amount of $34,693.50, is hereby authorized. Funding for this purchase has been budgeted and is available in the Capital Improvement Program Budget in the amount of $34,693.50. The purchases will be charged to Account Number 268-8616-537.75-01, equipment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Finance Department be and is hereby authorized to enter into a contract for the aforesaid equipment.
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