FINANCIAL BUSINESS REQUEST (FBR)
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to authorize the purchase of a 2015 Ford Utility vehicle in the amount of $12,000 from Account # 21020551-57510 (GFFC CNR Vehicle) and authorize the transfer of $7,500 from Account # 21020551-57300 (GFFD CNR New Equipment) to Account # 21020551-57510 (GFFD CNR Vehicle).
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Background:
Chief Saccone reports his existing used chief's vehicle has a dashboard that will not illuminate and the repair cost is significant as compared to the value of the vehicle. He received quotes for used vehicles and feels the 2015 Ford is the best option. The account listed is the CNR account for the Chief's vehicle replacement (current balance $4500) and Chief Saccone would like to transfer funds from the GFFC New Equipment CNR Account (21020551-57300) to complete the purchase.
Department Comment/Recommendation:
The existing used Chief's vehicle is aging and beyond reasonable repair. The used vehicle would be a good stop gap measure to allow the build-up of CNR funds. It would be a good idea to combine the Chief's vehicle funding for both departments into the Fire Apparatus Replacement plan in the future.
Finance Director Comment/Recommendation:
Account # 21020551-57510 (GFFC CNR Vehicle) currently has an available balance of $4,500.
Account # 21020551-57300 (GFFD CNR New Equipment) has a current available balance of $122,754, prior to the proposed transfer.
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Mayor Comment/Recommendation:
I support this request. The existing vehicle has served Chief Saccone for many years, but its time has come. The Town does not have an upcoming police cruiser that would be suitable for such a use. As the used car market is still tight, this represents a reasonable purchase price.
Meeting Action Detail:
Town Council Meeting 02/08/2023:
File #: 231118 Version: 1
Type: Financial Business Request (FBR)
Title: MOTION to authorize the purchase of a 2015 Ford Utility vehicle in the amount of $12,000 from Accou...
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