HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Change Order to extend rental contract for Aerial Bucket Truck for Electric Services RESOLUTION NO. 14-339
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER FOR
EXTENSION OF LEASE FOR AERIAL BUCKET TRUCK
FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, Technical Services, a division of the Electric Services Department,maintains
the various substations in the City's electric distribution network, and Technical Services has been
leasing a low-profile aerial truck from NESCO Rentals, LLC of Bluffton, Indiana, since February
2013; and,
WHEREAS,while it originally was estimated that a 12-month lease was needed to complete
the work under optimal weather conditions,provisions were made for the lease to be extended for
up to 18 months; and,
WHEREAS, a wet spring delayed work and the continued use of the aerial truck was
required; and,
WHEREAS,the City's Purchasing Policy allowed the City Manager to approve the lease of
the truck for an additional four months,however,with two more months needed,the total lease cost
will exceed$50,000 which will required City Council approval; and,
WHEREAS, Technical Services has$11,262 remaining in its FY 13/14 existing equipment
repair account that can be used to cover this added expense.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that a Change Order to extend the lease with NESCO, LLC, of Bluffton, Indiana, for the aerial
bucket truck for the full 18 months is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 10'h day of June, 2014.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Goodman
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Goodman,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 101h day of June, 2014.