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OCT 2 4 1978
Santa Monica, California October 2, 1978
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Authorize Purchase of Two Sidewalk Cleaning Machines
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This report recommends that the Council authorize the transfer of $4,000 from
surplus funds in the 1977 -78 Mall Maintenance Account to the 1978 -79 Vehicle
Replacement Account to purchase two (2) sidewalk cleaning machines, trailer mounted.
Background
In November 1977, the City initiated what has become a very popular sidewalk
washing program for the business areas. Two hot water cleaning machines were
leased from J. & R. Manufacturing Co., and CETA paid $375 per month for the lease
for one year on Purchase Order 34356. The City can now purchase these two
machines,which have been custom rigged for connection to City water tankers,
for a sum of $2,000 each plus tax, from J. & R. Manufacturing Co. These
machines are used in the sidewalk cleaning program, restroom maintenance, on
the beaches and parks, and for Mall maintenance.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the Council authorize the transfer of $4,000 from surplus
funds in the 1977 -78 Mall Maintenance Account, 01- 500 -421- 000 -665, to the
1978 -79 Vehicle Replacement Account, 01- 500 - 421 - 000 -950. It is also recommended
that Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the waiving of bid
procedure and the purchase of the two sidewalk cleaning machines at a total cost
of $4,240 from J. & R. Manufacturing Co.
Prepared by:
Attachment
Stan Scholl
Lou Bennett
Resolution
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OCT 2 4 1978
RESOLUTION NO. _S111(CCS)
(City Council Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
WAIVING CALL FOR COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE
OF SIDEWALK CLEANING MACHINES
WHEREAS, the Street Department of the City of Santa Monica has need
for two trailer- mounted sidewalk cleaning machines; and
WHEREAS, two (2) such machines used within the City during the past
year on a federally- funded lease are now available for outright purchase; and
WHEREAS, the purchase price of $2,000.00 plus tax per used machine
compares favorably with the current $4,950.00 plus tax list price for a new
machine; and
WHEREAS, to seek competitive bids for comparable equipment at this
time would cause additional expense and delay with no reasonable assurance of
a lesser price for equipment of equivalent quality.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA DOES
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the City Council finds that the purchase of two (2)
sidewalk cleaning machines is in the best interests of the City.
SECTION 2. That two (2) such machines now available as part of a
lease- termination option may be purchased at a cost considerably less than
that of comparable new equipment.
SECTION 3. That to advertise for bids for this equipment would
entail additional delay and expense with no reasonable assurance of lesser
cost.
SECTION 4. That competitive bidding is waived and purchase of
the aforementioned equipment in the total amount of $4,240.00 is hereby
authorized.
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ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 24th DAY OF
October , 1978.
MAYOR PRO TEMPORE
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION WAS
DULY ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
AT A REGULAR MEETING THEREOF HELD ON THE 24th
DAY OF October_ o 197 , BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE OF THE
COUNCIL:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Bambrick, Cohen, Reed, Scott,
Trives, van den Steenhoven
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBE.RS: Swink
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ATTEST:
,CITY CLERK
Reference:
Contract No. 3102
(CCS)