Resolution 13599CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 13599
AUTHORIZING OPEN MARKET PURCHASE FOR A
2003 JOHNSON 3000 THREE - WHEELED MECHANICAL SWEEPER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 3 -15 OF THE CITY CHARTER
WHEREAS, in FY 2001 -02, the Public Works Department was authorized
to purchase a replacement street sweeper; and
WHEREAS, the City of Alameda has an opportunity to purchase on the open
market a fully equipped 2003 Johnson three -wheel mechanical sweeper with high dump
direct from the manufacturer at a significant cost savings to the City; and
WHEREAS, Section 3 -15 of the City Charter provides that the City Council, by
four affirmative votes, can authorize an open market purchase if it determines that the
materials or supplies can be purchased at a lower price in the open market, or that great
necessity or emergency requires immediate action; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the 2003 Johnson three -wheel
mechanical sweeper (per the teims set forth by Johnson) can be purchased by the City at
a lower price in the open market.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Alameda
that pursuant to Section 3 -15 of the City Charter, and by four affirmative votes, the City
Council hereby authorizes the open market purchase of a 2003 Johnson 3000 Three -
Wheeled Mechanical Sweeper at a total cost of $ 50,912.50.
I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly
adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in a regular meeting assembled on the 17th
day of June, 2003, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Daysog, DeWitt, Kerr, Matarrese, and Mayor
Johnson - 5.
NOES: None
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said City this
18th day of June, 2003.
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Lara Weisiger, City Cliik
City of Alameda