Res 24-77 RESOLUTION NO. 24-77
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF TItE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING
A CITY CONTRACT FOR THE EMERGENCY PURCHASE
OF A 1970 INTERNATIONAL GARBAGE PACKER
TRUCK.
WHEREAS, it has been determined that an emergency
condition exists because of the total loss of a garbage packer
due to fire; and,
WHEREAS, an emergency exists because'of unavailability
of ~roper equipment for the coliectiun of garbage; and,
WHEREAS, there is an additional urgency due to major
mechanical problems with another packer truck; and,
WHEREAS, the immediacy of services is required
protect the health and welfare of the community; and,
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the City Manager
that the City Council, acting by authority of the provisions of
Section 2-14 of the Code of Ordinances, award a contract for
the.purchase of a used 1970 International Packer truck; and,~
WHEREAS, a quotation has been submitted by Southland
Equipment Corporation for a used 1970 International Packer
truck, which is compatible with present equipment, in the
amount of $7,000.00; and,
WHEREAS, it is the Council's opinion that the award
of this contract would be in the best interest of the City,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED-BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That said purchase be made for a used
1970 International Packer truck from Southland Equipment
Corporation in the net amount of $7,000.00.
Section 2. That funds for this purchase be transferred
from the General Fund Contingency Account to the Garbage
Collection Function of the Public Works Department.
PASSED AND ADOPTED. in regular session on this the 12th
day of April, 1977.
A~st. City Clerk