Title
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase a used trolley from George Washington University, the sole source vendor, in the amount of $68,000.00 as an addition to the fleet of the Coral Gables Trolley Program.
Summary
The Coral Gables Trolley Program has proven very successful and it transported an estimated 928,802 passengers during the 2006-2007 Fiscal Year. Passenger boardings for Fiscal Year 2007-2008 are projected to exceed the one million mark, thereby continuing the reduction in the number of vehicle trips into the City and freeing up additional on-street parking spaces in the downtown business district.
An opportunity is now available for the City to purchase a used trolley with low mileage from George Washington University to assist in the City's fleet operations in order to meet projected ridership demand. The purchase price of said used shuttle is $68,000.00.
A representative of the City's Trolley Maintenance Section has inspected the used trolley and determined it to be in excellent condition. The City's Automotive Director has reviewed the vehicle's documentation and inspection reports and believes the price of the vehicle to be fair and reasonable and recommends its purchase.
Recommended Action
That the Resolution authorizing the City Manager to purchase a used trolley from George Washington University, the sole source vendor, in the amount of $68,000.00 as an addition to the fleet of the Coral Gables Trolley Program, be approved by the City Commission.
Financial Impact: Yes
Total Cost: $68,000.00
FUNDING: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HALF-PENNY TRANSPORTATION SURTAX