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A RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, FY2026 ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) 2026 CHEVROLET 1500 CREW CAB 4X4 TRUCKS FOR THE JONESBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT
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WHEREAS, portions of the Fire Department's current fleet have reached an age and condition that warrant replacement due to increased maintenance requirements, reliability concerns, and the need to maintain a safe and dependable emergency response fleet; and
WHEREAS, the Jonesboro Fire Department has identified the need to replace two (2) aging fleet vehicles with two (2) new 2026 Chevrolet 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 trucks available through the state bid vehicle purchasing contract at a total cost of $65,000 including all necessary associated equipment and upfitting; and
WHEREAS, the availability of these vehicles is limited due to low inventory under the Arkansas State Vehicle Purchasing Contract, making timely authorization and purchase necessary to secure the vehicles before available inventory is exhausted; and
WHEREAS, the Jonesboro City Council supports amending the FY2026 City of Jonesboro / Fire Department Budget by $130,000 for the acquisition of the two (2) vehicles and necessary associated equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. FY2026 Annual Operating Budget of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas, is hereby amended to appropriate $130,000.00 for the purchase of two (2) 2026 Chevrolet 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 trucks, and associated accessories, from Superior Automotive Group.
SECTION 2. The purchase shall be made in accordance with all applicable City purchasing policies, ordinances, state law, and the terms and conditions of the Arkansas State Vehicle Purchasing Contract, as applicable.
SECTION 3. The Mayor, Harold Copenhaver, and City Clerk April Leggett, are hereby authorized by the City Council for the City of Jonesboro to execute all documents necessary to effectuate...
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