The City of Monticello, Iowa
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
RESOLUTION #17-124
Resolution to approve purchase of Water Department Vehicle
WHEREAS, the Monticello PW Water Department van is in need of replacement, and
WHEREAS, Bids were sought for a chassis from Freese Motors and Stephen Motors with quotes received from both, and
WHEREAS, The Public Works Director proposed and recommended that the Council approve the purchase of a 2018 Ford Econoline, with a KUV body from Knapheide to be installed on said chassis, through Freese Motors in Monticello, Iowa for the sum of approximately $40,000, the specific price to be determined after the PW Director has determined which features/options he finds appropriate for the chassis and the Knapheide box, and
WHEREAS, The Council finds that the Water Dpt. would benefit from the purchase of this new vehicle, that the department budget has funds available to cover the cost of this purchase, and that the vehicle being replaced will be a good second vehicle for the Monticello Park and Recreation Dpt.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Monticello, Iowa does hereby approve of the purchase of the 2018 Ford Econoline, with a KUV body from Knapheide to be installed on said chassis, through Freese Motors in Monticello, Iowa for the sum of approximately $40,000, the specific price to be determined after the PW Director has determined which features/options he finds appropriate for the chassis and the Knapheide box.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed hereto. Done this 6th day of November, 2017.
Dena Himes, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, Monticello City Clerk