Res. No. 163-04-11942RESOLUTION NO.
163-04-11942
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
PURCHASE A 2004 GO-4 INTERCEPTOR FROM FLORIDA ELECTRIC &GAS
VEHICLES,INC.FOR THE AMOUNT OF $23,222.00 TO BE CHARGED TO THE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT
NUMBER 001-1760-519-6430;PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS,the City of South Miami parking contractor presently operates with one
Cushman scooter and a GO-4 Interceptor,without a backup vehicle;and,
WHEREAS,the City's parking collection isa major revenue source,which demands
dependable and reliable enforcement vehicles in order to operate efficiently;and
WHEREAS,the Cushman Company stopped manufacturing parking enforcement vehicles
and Florida Electric &Gas Vehicles.Inc.isthe only company that manufactures gas powered
parking enforcement vehicle.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,THAT:
Section 1:ThePublicWorks Department has obtained a quote of $23,222.00 from
Florida Electric &Gas Vehicles,Inc.for purchase of a GO-4 Interceptor II Scooter,andthe City
Manager is hereby authorized to negotiate a contract.
Section 2:The City Manager is hereby authorized to disburse the sum of $23,222.00 to
Florida Electric &Gas Vehicles forthe purchase of the scooter,which charge shall come from
account number 001-1760-519-6430 (PublicWorksDepartmentEquipment Maintenance)with a
current balance of $29,700.before this request.
Section 3:This resolution shall become effective upon its adoption.
OctoberPASSEDANDADOPTEDthis19th
ATTEST:
^OTY CLERK f
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
day of ,2004.
APPROVED:
Commission Vote:4-0
Mayor Russell:Yea
Vice Mayor Palmer:Yea
Commissioner Wiscombe:absent
Commissioner Birts-Cooper:Yea
Commissioner Sherar:Yea
South Miami
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
AU-AmerfcaCily
Inter-office Memorandum
TO:Honorable Mayor,Vice Mayor
&City Commission
FROM:Maria V.Davis
City Manager
RESOLUTION:
2001
DATE:October 19,2004
AGENDA ITEM No.%0
RE:Authorizing the City Manager to
Purchase one GO-4 Interceptor II scooter
from Florida Electric &Gas Vehicles,Inc.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH
MIAMI,FLORIDA,AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A2004GO-4
INTERCEPTOR FROM FLORIDA ELECTRIC &GAS VEHICLES,INC.FOR THE AMOUNT
OF $23,222.00 TOBE CHARGED TOTHEPUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT
MAINTENANCE ACCOUNT,NUMBER 001-1760-519-6430;PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
BACKGROUND &ANALYSIS:
The City of South Miami parking contractor presently operates with one Cushman scooter and a GO-4
Interceptor,without a back-up vehicle.The City's parking collection isa major revenue source which
demands dependable and reliable enforcement vehicles in order to operate efficiently.Due to wear and
tearand delays in obtaining repair parts,theone operating Cushman hasbeen down on numerous
occasionscausingaloss of revenuetotheCity.
Inan attempt to obtain prices for new Cushman,it was determined that they areno longer manufactured
as parking enforcement vehicles.Florida Electric &Gas Vehicles,Inc.isthe only company that
manufactures agas powered parking enforcement vehicle which is being usedbyother municipalities
such as City of Coral Gables,City ofFort Lauderdale,Cityof Miami Beach and City of Sunny Isle
Beach.Basedon information obtained fromthesecities,theGO-4 Interceptor isavery dependable
vehicle which is highly recommended.The Public Works Department has obtained price quotations for
the purchase of this vehicle using purchase order from the City of Coral Gables.The expenditure will be
funded fromPublicWorksDepartment'sbudgetaccountnumber 001-1760-519-6430,withacurrent
account balance of $29,700.
RECOMMENDATION:
Itis recommended that the City Commission approve the purchase.
ATTACHMENTS:
•Proposedresolution
•Copy of PurchaseOrdersfromtheCity of CoralGables
•PriceQuotefrom Florida Electric&GasVehicles,Inc.
FLA ELECTRIC &GAS VEHICLES INC
1480 S.W.3RD.ST.
BUILDING C -11
POMPANOBCH FLA 33069
954 942 7777
Date
9/29/2004
Name/Address
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
6130 SUNSET DR
MIAMI FL 33143 5093
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SHIPPING
PO/Bid No.Terms Rep
Due on receipt GE
Description
GO-4 INTERCEPTOR 2 YEAR 2004
SLIDING REAR WINDOW
12 VOLT PLUGINAND SWITCHES (2)
LIGHT BAR
EXTRA KEYS
12 VOLT PLUG IN
NERF BAR
SERVICE MANUAL
PARTS MANUAL
12 MONTH EXTENDED WARRANTY TOTAL OF 24
MONTHS COVERAGE
SPARE TIRE AND WHEEL
JACK
SHIPPING &HANDLING
WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS
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PRICE QUOTE
Account #
Price Each
20,711.00
246.00
72.00
259.00
9.00
26.00
232.00
164.00
40.00
625.00
150.00
98.00
590.00
Subtotal
Sales Tax
Total
Quote No.
9345
FOB
SOUTH MIAMI
Total
20,711.00
246.00
72.00
259.00
9.00
26.00
232.00
164.00
40.00
625.00
150.00
96.00
590.00
$23,222.00
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CITY OF CORAL GABLES
PHONE (305)460-5102
TAX EXEMPT #23-02-324903-54C
BILL TO:
PURCHASE ORDER
66326
THIS NUMBER MUSTAPPEARONA
CORRESPONDENCE.SHIPMENTS A>
INVOICES.
FLORIDA ELECTRIC &GAS VEHICLES
1529 S.W.3RD.STREET.
POMPANO BEACH,FL 33069
CITY OF CORAL GABLES
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
PO BOX 141549
CORAL GABLES,FL 33114-1549
SHIP TO:
R VEN:0436099
CITY OF CORAL GABLES
AUTOMOTIVE DEPARTMENT
2800 SW 72 AVENUE
MIAMI,FL 33155