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<br />REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br /> <br />~ <br />~ <br /> <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br /> <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br /> <br />JUNE 5, 2006 <br /> <br />TITLE: <br /> <br />APPROVED <br /> <br />CONTRACT AMENDMENT FOR <br />FOUR-DOOR HYBRID SEDANS <br />(SPEC. NO. 05-115) <br /> <br />o As Recommended <br />D As Amended <br />D Ordinance on 151 Reading <br />D Ordinance on 2nd Reading <br />D Implementing Resolution <br />D Set Public Hearing For <br /> <br />C2a2~ <br /> <br />CONTINUED TO <br /> <br />FILE NUMBER <br /> <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br /> <br />Amend the contract with Norm Reeves Honda Superstore for the purchase of <br />one hybrid passenger sedan in the amount of $30,696.55. <br /> <br />DISCUSSION <br /> <br />The Fleet Maintenance Division's annual Equipment Replacement Program is <br />included in the City's annual budget and identifies vehicles scheduled for <br />replacement. Funding is monitored through a depreciation schedule <br />established with each department. Additionally, the Fleet Division reviews <br />the acquisition in accordance with the City's Hybrid and Alternative Fuel <br />Vehicle Acquisition Policy. <br /> <br />Various City departments utilize four-door passenger sedans to perform <br />routine business. The Planning and Building Agency Community Preservation <br />Division uses passenger vehicles to transport Council members and citizens <br />to investigate code violations. Due to age, condition and mileage over <br />115,000 miles, one 1999 Chevrolet Lumina has been approved for replacement <br />in the current fiscal year. The purchase of a Honda Accord hybrid sedan <br />conforms with the criteria established for the acquisition of hybrid <br />vehicles. <br /> <br />On February 21, 2006, the City Council awarded a contract to Norm Reeves <br />Honda Superstore for the purchase of three 2005 Honda Accord hybrids. The <br />vendor has offered a 2006 Honda Accord that includes the new model upgrades <br />of side impact air bags and additional safety features. Therefore, staff <br />recommends amending the contract with Norm Reeves Honda Superstore. <br /> <br />22F-1 <br />