Commission Meeting Agenda Item
Agenda Item
Consideration of Purchase of GPS Collector Unit Utilizing Saved Budgeted Departmental Funds
Department
Public Works — Utilities — Water
Staff Recommended Motion
Approve the purchase of GPS collector unit utilizing saved budgeted departmental funds.
Summary
Staff has developed a funding plan for the purchase of a new GPS Collector Unit and accessories for use of the utilities field staff and the GIS Technician. The funding plan was developed with the assistance of the Finance Department utilizing saved budgeted departmental funds in various line items within the Public Works – Utilities - Water department. Examples of savings are seen in fuel expenses due to significantly lower prices and less usage, as well as savings in electricity due to less usage during the COVID-19 shutdown. Transfer of interdepartmental funds to purchase capital assets requires Town Commission approval.
Fiscal Impact
Estimated total of $6,300 ($88,000 available funds)
Source of Funding
Utilities — Fund
Funding Account
401-3301-533-64-10
CTE/nvs
Downloads
Commission Meeting Agenda Item 2020107 (.pdf document)