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Meeting Date:	06/12/2017
El Aguila Rural Transportation Grant - Cutaway Bus Purchase
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of a 14 passenger Para-transit Bus (885-CPT Ford E-450) from Creative Bus Solutions in an amount not to exceed $85,384.50 pursuant to Texas Local Government Code; Sections 271.101 and 271.102, Subchapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Programs, State of Texas Contract #072-A1 contingent upon budget appropriation of grant award and local match availability; and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by CAA Director; Grant Account #2661-7230-521-470000]

Issue: El Aguila Transportation Division needs a new Para-transit bus. This expense is allowable under the grant.

Solution: Utilize grant funds to purchase new transit bus for El Aguila transportation operations.

Result: Continue to provide eligible County residents with needed transportation services.

Background:

none

Previous Court Action:

Approval of El Aguila Rural Transportation Grant

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2661-7230-521-470000
Funding Source:	Grant
Balance:	$90,000.00
Financial Impact:
$90,000.00 Grant (requires local match) 2661-7230-521-470000 (Capital Outlay)