HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Purchase of hybrid car RESOLUTION NO. 06-481
RESOLUTION WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS AND
AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF HYBRID CAR FOR
ELECTRIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, currently, a mid-size sedan is provided for the administration division of Electric
Services, and it is scheduled for replacement for this fiscal year; and,
WHEREAS,traditionally, a newer pre-owned sedan would be purchased as the replacement vehicle
at an estimated cost of$16,000,and the average gas mileage for this type of vehicle is around 18-20 mpg for
city driving, which is the major use of this vehicle; and,
WHEREAS, due to the high cost of fuel and in an effort to reduce exhaust emissions,Fleet Services
initiated a fuel conservation/reduction program last summer that includes implementing improved driving and
operating methods,purchasing vehicles that operate on less fuel,purchasing flex-fueled vehicles(that run on
gasohol or E85 when economically feasible), and experimenting with alternative fueled or hybrid vehicles;
and,
WHEREAS,the opportunity to experiment with hybrid vehicles is now more economically feasible
and the different makes and models are also more available to government fleets, and these two factors
provide an opportunity for Ames to begin the third step of the fuel conservation program by purchasing a
hybrid vehicle rather than a standard vehicle; and,
WHEREAS, all of the current hybrid models available are an option on an existing standard model,
except for the Toyota Prius,which is designed and built only as a hybrid and has the highest rated mpg, and
it has earned very high acceptance as a reliable vehicle; and,
WHEREAS, to purchase a new Prius will require a larger investment of$23,319 versus $16,000
budgeted for a standard sedan; and,
WHEREAS, interest earnings on the fleet replacement fund can be used to provide the additional
funds of$5,319 needed to complete this purchase.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that the
formal bidding procedures are hereby waived and staff is authorized to purchase a new 2007 Toyota Prius
from Wilson-Cadillac-Toyota-Scion of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of$23,319.00.
ADOPTED THIS 281'day of November, 2006.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbe , Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Rice
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 281h day of November, 2006.