Board of Estimate & Contract:
RESOLVED, that a resolution adopted by the City Council on December 23, 2024, and signed by the Mayor on December 24, 2024, authorizing the amendment of Ordinance No. 6, Adopted by the City Council on May 8, 2024, to Authorize the Mayor to Trade Four (4) Non-ADA Compliant Buses for Three (3) ADA and Wheelchair-Accessible Buses with Don Brown Bus Sales, Inc. - (purchase of three (3) ADA and wheelchair-accessible buses from Don Brown Bus Sales, Inc. at a unit cost of $136,895.00 per bus, totaling $410,685.00. The trade-in value of the four (4) non-ADA-compliant buses will be applied to reduce the total cost of the new buses, resulting in a net cost to the City of $75,885.00; the allocation of funds to purchase the three (3) ADA and wheelchair-accessible buses using budget codes A7020.203ARP and A7311.203ARP); be, and the same is hereby approved.
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 6,
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON MAY 8, 2024,
TO AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO TRADE FOUR (4)
NON-ADA-COMPLIANT BUSES FOR THREE (3) ADA
AND WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE BUSES WITH DON
BROWN BUS SALES, INC.
Whereas, by letter dated December 19, 2024, the Commissioner of Management Services has requested legislation authorizing the Mayor to amend Ordinance Number 6, adopted at the May 8, 2024, City Council meeting, to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Don Brown Bus Sales, Inc. to trade four (4) non-ADA-compliant buses for three (3) ADA and wheelchair-accessible buses, thereby ensuring that the City's transportation fleet is more accessible to all residents; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to ensuring that its transportation fleet is accessible to all residents, including those with disabilities; and
Whereas, Ordinance Number 6, adopted at the May 8, 2024, City Council meeting, authorized specific actions related to the City’s transportation fleet, but an amendment is now necessary to facilitate a trade-in agreement for more accessible buses; and
Whereas, the Department of Management Services has identified an opportunity to trade four (4) non-ADA-compliant buses for three (3) ADA and wheelchair-accessible buses with Don Brown Bus Sales, Inc., ensuring improved accessibility for all residents; and
Whereas, the buses to be traded are as follows:
|
Item |
Description |
Quantity |
Unit Price |
|
Trade #1 |
VIN #1HA6GUB73PN017309 |
1 |
$83,700.00 |
|
Trade #2 |
VIN #1HA6GUB74PN017285 |
1 |
$83,700.00 |
|
Trade #3 |
VIN #1HA6GUB70PN017316 |
1 |
$83,700.00 |
|
Trade #4 |
VIN #1HA6GUB79PN017301 |
1 |
$83,700.00 |
Whereas, the total trade-in value of these buses amounts to $334,800.00; and
Whereas, the new ADA and wheelchair-accessible buses have a unit price of $136,895.00 each, totaling $410,685.00 for three (3) buses; and
Whereas, after accounting for the trade-in value of $334,800.00, the net cost to the City of Mount Vernon for the purchase of the three (3) ADA-compliant buses is $75,885.00; and
Whereas, funding for this purchase will be allocated from budget codes A7020.203ARP and A7311.203ARP; and
Whereas, the Comptroller’s Office has reviewed and confirmed that the trade-in and purchase are in the City’s best financial and operational interest; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend Ordinance Number 6, adopted at the May 8, 2024, City Council meeting, to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Don Brown Bus Sales, Inc. to trade four (4) non-ADA-compliant buses for three (3) ADA and wheelchair-accessible buses, thereby ensuring that the City's transportation fleet is more accessible to all residents.
Section 2. Authorization to Trade-In Buses. The City Council hereby authorizes the Mayor to trade the following four (4) non-ADA-compliant buses for trade-in credit with Don Brown Bus Sales, Inc.:
|
ItemDescriptionQuantityUnit Price |
|
|
|
|
Trade #1 |
VIN #1HA6GUB73PN017309 |
1 |
$83,700.00 |
|
Trade #2 |
VIN #1HA6GUB74PN017285 |
1 |
$83,700.00 |
|
Trade #3 |
VIN #1HA6GUB70PN017316 |
1 |
$83,700.00 |
|
Trade #4 |
VIN #1HA6GUB79PN017301 |
1 |
$83,700.00 |
Section 3. Authorization to Purchase New Buses. The City Council authorizes the Mayor to purchase three (3) ADA and wheelchair-accessible buses from Don Brown Bus Sales, Inc. at a unit cost of $136,895.00 per bus, totaling $410,685.00. The trade-in value of the four (4) non-ADA-compliant buses will be applied to reduce the total cost of the new buses, resulting in a net cost to the City of $75,885.00.
Section 4. Funding. The City Council authorizes the allocation of funds to purchase the three (3) ADA and wheelchair-accessible buses using budget codes A7020.203ARP and A7311.203ARP.
Section 5. Authorization of Mayor. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute all documents, contracts, and agreements necessary to facilitate the trade-in and purchase of the buses as outlined in this Ordinance.
Section 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its approval by the Board of Estimate & Contract.