Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 5/21/2026
Item Status: New
From: Jessica Stonesifer, Director of Facilities Management
Beth Hodges, Budget Director
Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director
Submitted by: DJ White, Fleet Manager
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Purchase of Two (2) Ford Escapes for Facilities Management Department
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve the use of excess FY 2026 capital funds for the purchase of two (2) Ford Escapes for the Facilities Management Department and authorize the Purchasing Director to issue a Purchase Order to Long Lewis Ford in the amount of $62,471.00.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: The Director of Facilities Management respectfully requests the use of $62,471.00 in unused Capital Outlay Motor Vehicle funding to purchase two (2) Ford Escapes. During the FY 2026 Budget, $320,000.00 was allocated for the purchase of four (4) Ford F-250 vehicles. Following the purchase of the vehicles and all associated equipment, $71,954.00 in unused funding remains.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: $62,471.00
Budget line item(s) to be used: 10051995.55500 - Capital Outlay Motor Vehicle
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
N/A
Reviewed/approved by: N/A
Additional comments: N/A
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: DJ White, Fleet Manager and Wanda Gautney, Purchasing Director
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Issue Purchase Order to Long Lewis Ford.
Additional instructions/notes: N/A