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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 96- 131
WHEREAS, the Plywr)uth Fire Department has entered into an agreement with the State of
Minnesota to provide response capabilities in the event of a radiological emergency at the
Monticello or Prairie Island nuclear facilities; and
WHEREAS, this contract requires the department to purchase or lease a vehicle; and
WHEREAS, this contract allows for dual use and will enhance our command response
capability during normal fire operations; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed most economical to purchase the vehicle through a Hennepin
County bid from an authorized dealership at a cost of $28, 482; and
WHEREAS, the State has Ponding available to replace the funds spent from the City's 1996
Central Equipment Fund for the vehicle; and
WHEPEAS, if the purchase of the vehicle is made before June 30, 1996, $16,000 is
immediately available from the 1996 fiscal year funds, with the remaining costs reimbursed after
July 1, 1996,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, that the purchase of a Chevrolet Tahoe for the use of the Fire Department
is authorized from the Central Equipment Fund through a Hennepin County bid from an authorized
dealership at a cost of $28,482, and the City will pursue replacement of the funds with $16,000 prior
to June 30, 1996 and thW, remainder after July 1, 1996.
Adopted by the City Council on Mnrrt, 63 1996_ _
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