Item Coversheet
City of Independence
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Approved

Agenda Title:

Council action is requested to expend $300,000.00 in purchase orders for fiscal year 2023-2024 to Fletcher-Reinhardt and Wesco for Steel and Aluminum poles for the Power & Light Department.

Background:

Power and Light (IPL) uses steel and aluminum poles for street lighting to illuminate the way for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists.

Council approved contracts with Fletcher-Reinhardt and Wesco in 2021. The Power & Light Department has been continuously using this contract for its needs since approval. Power & Light anticipates spending $150,000 apiece with both Fletcher-Reinhardt and Wesco. Authorization is being requested for that level of spend for the upcoming fiscal year.

Approval of this item authorizes change orders up to ten (10) percent of the authorized amount, providing appropriations are available.



Fiscal Impact:

The fiscal impact to the city is $300,000.00. Funding for the Steel and Aluminum poles is included in the fiscal year 2023-2024 proposed budget, page 242, account number 6122-5314, Warehouse Inventory, IPL fund 20.



Department:          Power & LightContact Person:          James Nail


REVIEWERS:
DepartmentAction
Purchasing Division (Finance Department)Approved
Power and Light DepartmentApproved
Finance DepartmentApproved
City Managers OfficeApproved
City Clerk DepartmentApproved

Council Action:          Council Action: