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File #: Res. 2025-196R    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Individual Consideration
File created: 9/24/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 10/21/2025 Final action:
Title: Consider approval of Resolution 2025-196R, approving a purchase of an AT40GW backyard bucket truck, necessary for maintenance and construction projects, from Altec Industries, Inc., through a Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative Contract, in the amount of $174,451.00; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the documents necessary for the purchase on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
Attachments: 1. Resolution, 2. City of San Marcos - Sourcewell quote AT40GW.pdf, 3. backyard bucket.jpg
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AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2025-196R, approving a purchase of an AT40GW backyard bucket truck, necessary for maintenance and construction projects, from Altec Industries, Inc., through a Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative Contract, in the amount of $174,451.00; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the documents necessary for the purchase on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: October 21, 2025

Department: Utilities Department - Brian McHenry, Assistant Director-Electric

Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $174,451
Account Number: 21006318.60125
Funds Available: Yes
Account Name: Electric Operations

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Background Information:
The City is requesting approval to purchase one (1) 48-foot AT40GW articulating telescopic back yard aerial device (bucket truck), insulated, with material handling attachments and bucket operation controls. This equipment is a new addition that will allow for increased access and increased safety for construction and maintenance in tight areas where a standard bucket truck either cannot enter or cannot be operated freely and safely such as rear lot lines, narrow alleys and backyards. The current equipment used for such job...

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