HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 16 - Kawasaki Mule ATVMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 6, 2024
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF AN ALL -TERRAIN VEHICLE FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase of a Kawasaki Mule
ATV from Metro Golf Carts for use by the Police Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Police) for an amount not to
exceed $21,242.
BACKGROUND: Purchase of a Kawasaki Mule all -terrain vehicle. The vehicle would be
utilized for many different purposes, such as personnel and equipment
transport for major City events (Main Street Fest, GrapeFest, July 4th
fireworks show, and Christmas Capital of Texas) to allow police personnel
to move items quickly in crowded spaces. The vehicle would also serve as
a platform to have specialized emergency equipment needed for these
events and an initial Incident Command point in these areas.
Purchases will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative
(BuyBoard) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271
and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to Metro
Golf Carts. The Police Department and Purchasing staff reviewed the
contract for departmental specification compliance and pricing and
determined that the contract would provide the best service and pricing for
meeting the needs of the City. The contract is for a one-year period.
Staff recommends approval
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