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Meeting Date:	08/24/2020
El Aguila Transport System-Bus Purchase
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of one (1) Starcraft Allstar 6.8L V8 Rear Lift twenty-four (24) passenger bus equipped with a wheelchair lift, PA system and security camera system from Creative Bus Sales for a total of $99,176.00 for the Webb County El Aguila Rural Transport System pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing program; State of Oklahoma Contract No. SW0797C and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2661-7230-521-470000 (Capital Outlay)]

Issue: Grant funding is available to purchase a bus with handicap accessible equipment, PA system and security camera systems for use by El Aguila Rural Transport System division.

Solution: Authorize the purchase utilizing cooperative pricing through the interstate cooperative contract with the State of Oklahoma.

Result: Purchase the grant funded vehicle to enhance community outreach services to those in Citizens in need of transportation within Webb County boundaries and in accordance with El Aguila's Rural Transportation guidelines.

Background:

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Previous Court Action:

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Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2661-7230-521-470000
Funding Source:	Capital Outlay
Balance:	$109,740.94
Financial Impact:
2661-7230-521-470000 Capital Outlay Balance: $109,740.94

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