20220201 Andalusia City Council Meeting February 1, 2022
Date: 2022-02-01 Type: Regular Meeting
Quick Summary
The council approved the January 18, 2022 meeting minutes. They adopted Resolution 2022-07 to procure building/maintenance vehicle(s) from the state bid list (local dealer could not supply) with a price cap of $40,000. The council also approved renewal of the contract with the county to house city inmates at the same price as the prior contract. Votes on actions were taken by hand/voice and indicated unanimously in the transcript.
Key Decisions
- Approved minutes of the January 18, 2022 meeting (motion by Mr. Wells, second by Mr. Mount; hand/voice vote, no opposition).
- Adopted Resolution 2022-07 authorizing purchase of building/maintenance vehicle(s) from the state bid list due to local dealer inability to supply; purchase price not to exceed $40,000 (adopted by hand/voice vote, no opposition).
- Approved renewal of the contract with the county commission to house city inmates at the county jail at the same price as the previous contract (motion and second; adopted unanimously by hand/voice vote).
Notable Discussion
- Local dealer could not deliver vehicle(s) matching the bid because of supply-chain issues, prompting purchase from the state bid list.
- The vehicle described includes a 1500 crew cab pickup and a two-wheel drive pickup (as stated in discussion).
- The county inmate-housing contract renewal was overdue but carries no increase in the county’s charge compared to the prior contract.
Action Items
- Record approval of the January 18, 2022 meeting minutes in the official minutes.
- Proceed with purchase of the building/maintenance vehicle(s) from the state bid list under Resolution 2022-07, not to exceed $40,000.
- Execute the renewed contract with the county commission to house city inmates at the county jail under the agreed terms.