Legislation Details

File #: 24-4004    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Investment Memo Status: Passed
File created: 6/18/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 6/25/2024 Final action: 6/25/2024
Title: Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Precinct 1 FY24 Equipment CIP project for $2,500,000 and approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $2,500,000.

Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1

Department Head: Commissioner Rodney Ellis

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Investment Memo

Investment Memo Type: Final Investment Memo

 

Project Name: Precinct 1 FY24 Equipment CIP

Project ID (if applicable): N/A

Vendor Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

 

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A

MWDBE Current Achievement (if applicable): N/A

Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal:  N/A - Goal not applicable to request

 

Managing Entity: Commissioner, Precinct 1

Incremental Authorization Requested: $2,500,000

Total Estimated Project Cost: $2,500,000

 

Request Summary:

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Request by the Commissioner of Precinct 1 for approval of a Final Investment Memo for the Precinct 1 FY24 Equipment CIP project for $2,500,000 and approval of commercial paper funding in the amount of $2,500,000.

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Project Description:

This project involves the acquisition of essential vehicles and equipment to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery. These assets are crucial for maintaining infrastructure, supporting maintenance tasks, and improving response times across the precinct. The total investment, including a contingency fund, is allocated to ensure the timely and effective completion of these procurements.

Project Scope:

 

Item*

Number

Unit Cost

Extended Cost

 Total

 

 

 

 

 

ATV

5

$10,800

$54,000

$54,000

Bucket Truck

3

$300,000

$900,000

$900,000

Dump Truck

8

$178,000

$1,424,000

$1,424,000

Large Genie Lift

1

$22,000

$22,000

$22,000

Mower, Zero Turn

4

$18,250

$73,000

$73,000

Tank, Herbicide

4

$4,000

$16,000

$16,000

Trailer

1

$8,000

$8,000

$8,000

Contingency

 

 

 

$3,000

 Total

93

 

 

$2,500,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

*The purchase list is subject to change based on CP1’s business needs, but the overall ask will remain the same. 

 

Justification:

These vehicles and equipment enable efficient transportation, maintenance, and landscaping tasks, ensuring the timely completion of essential services. By investing in these assets, we can improve operational efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, and better serve the community's needs.

 

Alternatives and Engagement:

Without proceeding with this project, the precinct would face diminished operational efficiency and increased maintenance costs due to the lack of essential vehicles and equipment. Response times for maintenance tasks would lengthen, potentially compromising service quality and community satisfaction. Outsourcing services may become necessary, leading to higher expenditures and reduced operational control.

 

 

Anticipated Project Expenditures and Timeline:

Scope of Work

Estimated Cost

Estimated Completion

Vehicles and Equipment

$2,497,000

Q4 FY24

Contingency

$3,000

 

Total

$2,500,000

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Alignment with Goal(s):

_ Justice and Safety

_ Economic Opportunity

_ Housing

_ Public Health

X Transportation

_ Flooding

_ Environment

X Governance and Customer Service

 

Previous Court Action:

Date

Agenda Item #

Action Taken

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Address: Multiple

Precinct(s): Precinct 1

 

Fiscal and Personnel Summary

Service Name

 

 

 

Current Fiscal Year Cost

Annual Fiscal Cost

 

Labor

Non-Labor

Total

Recurring Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

Funding Sources

 

Existing Budget

 

 

 

 

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Total Current Budget

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Additional Budget Request

 

Commercial Paper

$

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

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Total Additional Budget Request

$

$2,500,000

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Total Funding Request

$

$2,500,000

$2,500,000

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Personnel (Fill out section only if requesting new PCNs)

 

Current Position Count for Service

-

-

-

-

Additional Positions Request

-

-

-

-

Total Personnel

-

-

-

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Anticipated Court Date: 6/25/2024

Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date):

Legal funding compliance confirmed by: Paige Abernathy, CAO, 6/17/2024

Department Approval by: George Greanias, COO, CP1, 6/5/2024

OMB CIP Team Approval by: Amiel Chen, OMB, CIP Manager, 6/5/2024

 

Commercial Paper Request (For OMB use only):

Receiving Department: Commissioner, Precinct 1

Project PeopleSoft ID: N/A

CP Series Description: Commercial Paper Series D-3 can be used for (1) construction of public works, (2)the purchase of automobiles, equipment, and machinery, including computers, materials, and supplies for the operation of the County’s precincts and departments (3)Professional services, including services provided by engineers, architects, attorneys, auditors, financial advisors, and fiscal agents, in connection with the contractual obligations described in (1) and (2).

 

Commercial Paper is being requested for the Precinct 1 FY24 Equipment CIP project and is expected to be repaid within the next three fiscal years either through bonds, budgetary means, or pay-as-you-go sources.

OMB Financial Management contact: Amy Perez, Deputy Executive Director, Office of Management and Budget