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Meeting Date:	08/26/2019
Truck rental to haul and deliver potable water to dispenser facility on HWY 59
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to procure the necessary equipment and services to haul and deliver potable water to various water dispenser facilities to include the location on HWY 59 when County owned water trucks are not in service due to required mechanical repairs or being serviced for scheduled preventive maintenance; and to further authorize the transfer of funds in the total amount of $5,000 from Account #7200-7060-001-443000-035 (Repair Main. Equipment) to Account #7200-7050-001-4445000 (Equipment Rental); and any other matters incident thereto.

Issue: Water Utilities currently is running two (2) water trucks to haul and deliver potable water to various locations within the County including the water dispenser facility on HWY 59. Department has experienced mechanical issues with both trucks and has put a strain on the operation.

Solution: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to secure truck / driver rentals for the hauling and delivery of potable water when required and to further identify the funding source.

Result: Secure the necessary equipment and services required to deliver potable water to dispenser facility located on HWY 59, as needed from the approved funding source as approved by Commissioner Court.

Background:

None

Previous Court Action:

None

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	TBD
Funding Source:	TBD
Balance:	TBD
Financial Impact:
A funding source needs to be identified should a water truck rental be required for daily hauling and delivering of potable water to dispenser located on Hwy 59.