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Regional Transit System Procurement of Buses (Federal Assets) from the Central Florida Regional Transit Authority (LYNX) (B)
This item is a request that the City Commission approve the procurement of buses from the Central Florida Regional Transit Authority (LYNX).
Explanation
The Regional Transit System (RTS) fixed route fleet consists of one hundred and five (105) transit buses. Sixty-six percent of this fleet exceeds their useful life expectancy. RTS purchases new buses when funding is available and acquires used buses and parts when necessary.
The Central Florida Regional Transit Authority (LYNX) has recently acquired new buses and desires to transfer the remaining balance of the federal interest on twenty-one (21) heavy-duty diesel powered transit buses to RTS. In order to maintain service levels and manage fleet costs, RTS would like to acquire these buses. They are 1997 and 1998 Gillig transit buses that are 35' to 40' in length. Although they have reached their useful life expectancy, they have new major components, such as engines and transmissions. These assets are in good condition and can be placed into service with minimal maintenance. The addition of these assets will allow RTS to retire buses that are 1989 and 1990 models, reduce maintenance and part costs associated with aged and diverse buses, and support RTS in its efforts to standardize its bus fleet.
City Commission approval is required to accept these federal assets.
Fiscal Note
The asset value of the twenty-one buses is $158,705.63 and would be assumed by RTS. LYNX has authorized the transfer of the aforementioned assets at no cost to RTS.
Recommendation
The City Commission approve the transfer of federal assets from Central Florida Regional Transit Authority (LYNX) to the City of Gainesville Regional Transit System.