SUBJECT
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Authorizing the City Manager to amend the CNG Facilities Maintenance Agreement by increasing the year amount from $150,000.00 to $243,000.00, henceforward, due to that all of the fixed route buses are now operated by compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel and the fuel stations are needing frequent maintenance. Service facilities are located at 401 Scott St and 5710 Daugherty Ave. No other amendment to the agreement. Funding is available in El Metro Operations Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
On December 2, 2024, the Laredo Mass Transit Board approved the first amendment to the agreement from $123,000.00 to $150,000.00 due to unit price increase.
BACKGROUND
This agreement provides facility maintenance to the 401 Scott St and 5710 Daugherty Ave fuel stations. The initial term of agreement; effective date of November 10, 2011, and to the end of tenth (10th) year anniversary of the effective date. This agreement has a two (2) five (5) year renewal terms. The first of the two five (5) year renewal was executed on October 5, 2021 by the Laredo Mass Transit Board, ending on September 30, 2026.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends the approval of this amendment amount increase in order to continue operating public transportation.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: El Metro Operations
Account #: 558-5830-583-2030
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available in El Metro Operations fund.