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Recommendation to Authorize the Purchase of One Pipehunter 3 Cubic Yard Combination Jet/Vacuum Sewer/Storm Cleaner for an Amount Not-to-Exceed $425,280 from Texas Underground Inc. Consistent with Revised Vehicle Replacement Policy; and
Adoption of Resolution Amending the Fiscal Years 2023-25 Biennial Budget for the Sewer Services Fund (501) Reducing Fiscal Year 2024-25 Appropriations by $419,783 and Increasing Fiscal Year 2023-24 Appropriations by $425,280 to Advance Purchase of a Combination Jet/Vacuum Sewer/Storm Cleaner. (Public Works 50141600)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A combination jet/vacuum sewer/storm cleaner (Cleaner) is used to clear debris and blockages from underground pipelines. In June 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 16059 adopting the Fiscal Years (FY) 2023-25 biennial budget, which included funding to replace one Cleaner in FY 2024-25 with funds from the Sewer Fund (Fund 501). Due to mechanical failures in the existing Cleaner, staff recommends advancing the replacement purchase to avoid costly repairs and ensure a reliable Cleaner during the wet season. Purchase of the Cleaner requires two actions from City Council: (1) adoption of a resolution amending the biennial budget and (2) authorization to purchase the Cleaner as the cost for the vehicle exceeds the City Manager's purchasing authority. Staff recommends approving the attached resolution increasing budgeted appropriations in FY 2023-24 and decreasing budgeted appropriations in FY 2024-25 to replace one Cleaner and further recommends purchasing the Cleaner from Texas Underground Inc. Pricing is based on Texas Underground's contract with Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC), a cooperative purchasing agency of which the City of Alameda (City) is a member, with an additional 4.8% discount because the Cleaner is a demonstration unit.
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A Cleaner is used to clear debris and...
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