To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A 2026 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 VEHICLE FROM OLATHE FORD SALES INC. FOR USE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, FOR A TOTAL COST OF $70,017
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommended is the purchase of a Chevy truck to advance the replacement of Unit #102, a Dodge Charger used by the Fire Department as an administration vehicle. Unit #102 was scheduled for replacement in FY 2026-27 but no longer meets the needs of the Department. The proposed new vehicle would be assigned to the Fire Admin Chief and used as an all-hazard, multi-purpose, 911 response vehicle. In order to cover the cost of the advanced purchase, staff proposes consolidating the savings of three vehicles, unit #102 and two fire prevention units (#129 and #130) that no longer require replacement due to a reorganization of the Department's Fire Inspection program. As part of the Mid-year Internal Service Fund update, the fiscal allocations for the three units will be combined into one account reducing the total number of vehicles assigned to the Department's replacement inventory by two. Competitive pricing for the truck was secured through the City's regular purchasing procedures.
BACKGROUND
Every year, the City Council considers a Decision Package to fund vehicle replacement purchases, which sets aside funds to replace City vehicles and equipment that have reached the end of their lifecycles. On occasion, staff recommends advanced replacement of a vehicle or equipment due to irreparable damages, persistent maintenance issues, or changes in operational needs.
At this time, staff recommends the advanced purchase of one Chevrolet Silverado (Unit #102) to replace the current vehicle which was originally scheduled for replacement in FY 2026-27. The proposed vehicle would replace Unit #102, an administration vehicle, with all-hazard, 911 response capabilities intended for use by the Fire Depart...
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