HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-09-25 - AGENDA REPORTS - NATURAL GAS CARS (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR City Manager Approvals'
Item to be presented by: Barbara Boswell
DATE: September 25, 2001
SUBJECT: AWARD CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF THREE COMPRESSED
NATURAL GAS (CNG) CARS
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council approve contract to Longo Toyota for three vehicles, in an amount not to
exceed $76,000, from account no. 1700-5615.
BACKGROUND
The City Council approved the purchase of three cars in the FY 2001/2002 budget. In
support of the Clean Air and Alternative Fuel Vehicle programs, staff determined the cars
should be purchased as dedicated Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles. The current
state of the CNG market limits the model availability. The Toyota Camry is the only
mid-size, dedicated CNG available and has been previously purchased by the City. Longo
Toyota has been assigned by Toyota Motor Sales to handle this transaction.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $76,000 were budgeted for this expenditure in account number
1700-5615 of FY 01/02.
ATTACHMENT
None.
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