HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-01-25 - AGENDA REPORTS - PURCHASE ADDITIONAL BUSES (2)AGENDA REPORT
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL
Item to be Presented by
Jeff Kol'
CONSENT CALENDAR �5w
DATE: January 25, 1994
SUBJECT: Purchase of Additional Buses
DEPARTMENT: Public Works
BACKGROUND
This item is on the agenda as an emergency measure to purchase
additional buses to augment the City transit system. At the
meeting of January '11,1993, the City Council approved the
purchase of additional buses. Due to the previous need coupled
with the additional burden placed on the transit system as a
result of the state of emergency, immediate purchase is
necessary.
It is suggested that the City therefore purchase four buses at a
cost of $9,000 each. The busses, 1981 Grummans, would be
delivered to Santa Clarita Transit in one week from execution of
a contract. All buses will read Santa Clarita, display the Santa
Clarita transit system colors and be equipped with wheelchair
lifts.
The newly acquired buses will also be utilized to provide parking
lot shuttle service and back up feeder service to the Metrolink
station. Originally these buses were to be purchased with
farebox revenue however, they may now be eligible for FEMA
funding.
That the City Council waive the formal bid requirements and
authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement for