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McFarland greenlights purchase of two electric transit vans and advances CIP with $39,999.42 adjustment
Summary
Council approved buying two ADA‑compliant electric transit vans (total cost $111,040.42) and authorized a $39,999.42 capital program adjustment to buy both vehicles this fiscal year; staff said grant funds from LCTOP offset most of the cost.
City staff told the council that procurement received eight bids and recommended accelerating the planned phased purchase to buy two ADA‑compliant electric transit vans now, citing favorable pricing. Staff reported the lowest bid was about $55,250 per vehicle; the total cost to complete purchase of both vehicles this fiscal year is $111,040.42, with existing Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) funds covering most of the purchase and a requested transit‑fund CIP adjustment of $39,999.42 to cover the remainder. Council then approved Resolution 20‑26‑05 authorizing the purchase and budget adjustment by unanimous roll call.
Presenting the item, Yuliz Hernandez summarized the procurement and funding, stating, “So total financial impact for the purchase of 2 new e transit vans is a $111,040.42.” Council members praised the staff for securing favorable pricing and noted the state mandate encouraging fleet transition; no members opposed the motion.
