ORDINANCE No. 179870

Authorize a contract and provide for payment to replace four 12-yard dump trucks for the Bureau of Maintenance (Ordinance)

The City of Portland ordains:

Section 1. The Council finds:

1.  The CityFleet Division of the Bureau of General Services replaces all City-used vehicles based on an annual replacement plan.

2.  CityFleet has reviewed the standard replacement schedule and the condition of the Bureau of Maintenance’s street maintenance equipment.

3.  It has been determined that four 12-yard dump trucks need to be replaced.

4.  The estimated cost of these vehicles is $130,000 each, or $520,000 for all four.

5.  The City now desires to purchase these vehicles.

NOW, THEREFORE, the Council directs:

a.  The Purchasing Agent to issue a purchase order for these vehicles in accordance with City Code 5.33.

b.  The Mayor and City Auditor are hereby authorized to pay for said purchases from the City Fleet operating funds.

Passed by the Council  January 11, 2006  GARY BLACKMER

             Auditor of the City of Portland

Mayor Tom Potter          By /S/ Susan Parsons

John Hunt

December 14, 2005          Deputy

BACKING SHEET INFORMATION

AGENDA NO. 20 46-2006

ACTION TAKEN:

JANUARY 04, 2006 PASSED TO SECOND READING JANUARY 11, 2006 9:30 AM

ORDINANCE/RESOLUTION/COUNCIL DOCUMENT NO. 179870