TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Beth Beatty, City Manager
SUBJECT:
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Ordinance Amending the 2024 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet and Purchase and Upfit of One (1) New Electric Tram from MotoElectric in an amount not to exceed $95,000.00
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BACKGROUND:
It has been determined that the purchase of a motorized tram would facilitate visitor and citizen movement throughout the downtown area during and after ongoing construction activities. This vehicle will also be utilized during special events such as the IHSA Baseball Tournament, City Historical Tours, etc. This vehicle will also potentially be available for use by entities such as the Joliet Area Historical Museum and Heritage Corridor Destinations.
After consideration of alternatives, a zero-emissions vehicle was selected so that a Federal grant opportunity could be utilized as the funding source. It is anticipated that the City will be reimbursed for this purchase through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant administered by the Department of Energy. The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
Several vendors were contacted and provided specifications developed by the City. No vehicles were available for immediate purchase, but three (3) of these vendors were able to supply a vehicle that could be built to meet specifications or would be available in the future: Vehicle price and availability area are shown below:
* MotoElectric: $85,159.52 (14-week lead time)
* Specialty Vehicles: $119,776.00 (No lead time available)
* Hometown Manufacturing: $325,000.00 (Availability in 2025)
Required vehicle upfit and the installation of a charging station will require additional funds. Funds will be charged to the Fleet Services Capital Improvements/ Furnishings and Equipment (Org 30010160, Object 557500, $95,000.00) for this amendment.
In addition, as this expenditure was not in the original 2024 City of Joliet Annual Budget, a Budget Amendment Ordinance in ...
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