HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-4 Purchase of Two Message BoardsCONSENT ITEM
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TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
VIA: TROY L. BUTZLAFF, ICMA-CM, CITY MANAGER
FROM: DANIEL BOBADILLA, P.E., DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS/CITY ENGINEER
DATE: DECEMBER 5, 2016
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE TWO MESSAGE BOARDS
SUMMARY:
The Public Works Department often utilizes message boards for traffic notifications. Currently, the
department does not have a message board in its equipment inventory and must rent one when needed.
The proposed action will authorize the purchase of two message boards from Hi-Way Safety.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action:
1) Authorize Staff to purchase two message boards from Hi-Way Safety in the amount of
$29,584.78.
DISCUSSION:
Message boards are often used on roadways to provide drivers information regarding special events and
to warn them of traffic congestion, accidents, and work zones. Message boards may also be used to
direct motorists to take alternative routes, limit travel speed, or just inform them of traffic conditions.
Currently, the Public Works Department does not own any message boards and must rent them when
needed. Renting these boards is costly and takes time to secure.
The FY 16/17 Capital Outlay list includes Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds in the amount
of $43,600 to purchase two message boards.
The following three sales quotations were received by the City:
Hi-Way Safety $29,584.78
Traffic Management Incorporated $32,832.00
United Rentals $39,198.58
APPROVED
COUNCIL MEETING
12/5/2016
Authorization to Purchase Two Message Boards
December 5, 2016
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FISCAL IMPACT:
The cost of the two message boards is $29,584.78, and the purchase was already included in the
Transportation Development Act Funds budget under account number 28-55-662-020-7140.
Prepared by: Fiscal Impact Reviewed by:
Daniel Bobadilla, P.E. Talika M. Johnson
Director of Public Works/City Engineer Director of Finance
Reviewed and Approved: Reviewed and Approved:
Louie F. Lacasella Troy L. Butzlaff, ICMA-CM
Management Analyst City Manager
Attachment:
1) Sales Quotation from Hi-way Safety