Request for Committee Action
A briefing memo explaining the purpose, background, and impact of the requested action.
Gift acceptance from Metro Transit and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for Metro Mobility buses and passenger vans (RCA-2020-01277)
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT
To Committee(s)
| # | Committee Name | Meeting Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transportation & Public Works Committee | January 6, 2021 |
Action Item(s)
| # | File Type | Subcategory | Item Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Resolution | Donation/Gift Acceptance | Passage of Resolution accepting donations of three small passenger buses from Metro Transit and two standard size passenger vans from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to be available to all City departments. |
Ward / Neighborhood / Address
| # | Ward | Neighborhood | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Not Applicable |
Background Analysis
Public Works Fleet Services has been presented the opportunity to receive used Metro Mobility buses from Metro Transit and two standard size passenger vans from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Various City departments often contact Fleet Services to request a van or similar vehicle to transport people. The vehicles would be available for use by all City departments to meet peek demands. Some of the needs include: transporting employees to training classes, tours for new employees, transporting citizens picking their vehicles at the Impound Lot, transporting Step-Up students and Urban Scholars to various events to name a few. Fleet Services does not currently have any small buses or standard passenger vans in the Fleet. Currently vans are rented as needed. The addition of these vehicles would address the need for this size vehicle and eliminate the associated rental fees. The Minnesota DNR vans are two 2009 Ford E-350's and the Metro Transit buses are a 2008 Chevrolet 500, 2014 Chevrolet 400, and a Chevrolet 400.