Commission Meeting Agenda Item
Agenda Item
Consideration of Purchase of ½ ton Truck Utilizing Saved Budgeted Departmental Funds
Department
Public Works — Utilities — Water
Staff Recommended Motion
Approve the purchase of a 1/2 ton truck utilizing saved budgeted departmental funds.
Summary
Staff has developed a funding plan for the purchase of a new 1/2 ton truck which would replace an existing 12 year old service truck. 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 $35,000 ($88,000 available funds)
Source of Funding
Utilities — Fund
Funding Account
401-3301-533-64-10
CTE/nvs
Downloads
Commission Meeting Agenda Item 2020108 (.pdf document)