Finance Committee
Regular MeetingNashua, NH · February 18, 2015
Minutes
REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
A meeting of the Finance Committee was held on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at 6:50 p.m. in the
Aldermanic Chamber.
Mayor Donnalee Lozeau, Chair, presided.
Members of the Committee present: Alderman-at-Large Daniel T. Moriarty, Vice Chair
Alderman-at-Large David W. Deane
Alderman Ken Siegel
Alderman Paul M. Chasse, Jr.
Alderman-at-Large Jim Donchess
Alderwoman Pamela T. Brown
PUBLIC COMMENT – None
COMMUNICATIONS
From: John L. Griffin, Chief Financial Officer
Re: Purchase of a 2015 Ford F150 Pickup Truck and a 2015 Ford Explorer Requested
by Citywide Communications Department (Value: $63,650)
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SIEGEL TO ACCEPT, PLACE ON FILE, AND AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE
FROM M-H-Q MUNICIPAL VEHICLES IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,650. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE IN
DEPARTMENT 157, CITYWIDE COMMUNICATIONS; CERF FUND ($60,000) AND DEPARTMENT 128,
RISK; PROPERTY AND CASUALTY FUND ($3,650)
ON THE QUESTION
Alderman Deane
This is a total of two, right?
Mayor Lozeau
Yes, a pickup truck and an Explorer. That will allow them to get into the difficult areas they need to.
MOTION CARRIED
UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None
NEW BUSINESS – None
DISCUSSION
Alderman Donchess
The last time we talked about the three tax abatements that were on the Record of Expenditures. You were
going to get us that.
Mayor Lozeau
Finance – 02/18/15 Page 2
I do have that information for you, Alderman Donchess. I just didn’t grab it and bring it with me tonight. I’ll
e-mail it out to the committee tonight.
Alderman Donchess
It doesn’t have to be tonight; when you get around to it.
Mayor Lozeau
We did have the information actually; I meant to bring it. My apologies.
Alderman Donchess
Thank you.
RECORD OF EXPENDITURES
MOTION BY ALDERMAN SIEGEL THAT THE FINANCE COMMITTEE HAS COMPLIED WITH THE CITY
CHARTER AND ORDINANCES PERTAINING TO THE RECORD OF EXPENDITURES FOR THE
PERIOD JANUARY 30, 2015, THROUGH FEBRUARY 12, 2015
MOTION CARRIED
PUBLIC COMMENT – None
POSSIBLE NON-PUBLIC SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BY ALDERMAN CHASSE TO ADJOURN
MOTION CARRIED
The Finance Committee meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
Alderman Ken Siegel
Committee Clerk
Agenda
FINANCE COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
6:45 PM Aldermanic Chamber
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT
COMMUNICATIONS
1. From: John L. Griffin, Chief Financial Officer
Re: Purchase of a 2015 Ford F150 Pickup Truck and a 2015 Ford Explorer Requested
by Citywide Communications Department (Value: $63,650); Department: 157 Citywide
Communications: Fund: CERF ($60,000); Department: 128 Risk; Fund: Property & Casualty
($3,650)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS - None
DISCUSSION
RECORD OF EXPENDITURES
PUBLIC COMMENT
POSSIBLE NON-PUBLIC SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
City of Nashua
Central Purchasing
229 Main Street
Nashua NH 03061-2019
603-589-3330 Fax: 603-589-3344
February 12, 2015
Memo #15-158
TO: MAYOR LOZEAU
FINANCE COMMITTEE
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF ONE 2015 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCK AND ONE 2015 FORD
EXPLORER REQUESTED BY CITYWIDE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT
(VALUE: $63,650)
DEPARTMENT: 157 CITYWIDE COMMUNICATIONS; FUND: CERF ($60,000)
DEPARTMENT: 128 RISK; FUND: PROPERTY & CASUALTY ($3,650)
Please see attached communication from William Mansfield, Radio Systems Manager, dated
February 6, 2015, for information related to this purchase request.
Pursuant to NRO 5-84 (A)(3), the 2015 Ford F150 Pickup Truck will be purchased through the State
of Massachusetts Vehicle Procurement Contract #OVM 10.
Pursuant to NRO 5-84 (A)(3), the 2015 Ford Explorer will be purchased through the State of
Massachusetts Vehicle Procurement Contract #GBPC/MAPC.
The Manager of Citywide Communications and the CERF Committee (January 29, 2015) recommend
the purchase of the two vehicles in the amount of $63,650 from M-H-Q Municipal Vehicles,
Marlboro, MA.
Respectfully,
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'John L. Griffin
Chief Financial Officer
Ce: W. Mansfield
City of Nashua, NH
Wireless Communications Division
C/0 William Mansfield
PO Box 785
Nashua NH 03061-0785
603-594-3521 Fax: 603-594-3615
February 6,2014
To: Mr. John Griffin, Chief Financial Officer
From: William Mansfield, Radio Systems Manager
Subject: Purchase of a 2015 Ford F150 Pickup Truck and a 2015 Ford Explorer
The Citywide Communications has two vehicles assigned to the Division. These vehicles are four wheel
drive capable and are utilized to transport personnel, tools and equipment to City tower sites on a daily
basis. The vehicles are also used to provide transportation to meetings throughout New England and
transport equipment to and from other facilities in the region.
One of the vehicles was involved in an accident and was deemed a total loss by Risk Management and
our insurer. The vehicle, a 2000 Chevy Astro Van AWD, had 168,000 miles on it prior to the accident.
The Communications Division is requesting a replacement for this vehicle. Research was conducted
with various makes and models of vehicles to see what would be the best fit for replacement. The
Communications Division requests to replace the vehicle with the following vehicle and we will be
utilizing Massachusetts Vehicle Procurement Contract #OVM 10 for the Purchase. The vehicle will be
purchased and outfitted by MHQ Municipal Vehicles, 401 Elm Street, Marlborough, MA 01752
2015 Ford F150 Quad Cab 4x4 Short bed pickup Truck- Contract Price $35,499.00
Addition Equipment included in this price is a Utility Cap with Tool and Truck Bed
Access Pull out drawer and warning lights.
Total Contract $35,499.00
Deduct Claim Payout 3,650.00
Deduct Trade In 1.100.00
Total Cost $30,749.00
The Communications Division met with the CERF Committee on January 29,2015 and funding for this
vehicle was approved. Due to the amount of time that we will be required to wait for the vehicle to be
ordered we will hold onto the Divisions Jeep Liberty 4x4 and trade this in at the time of this purchase. The
trade in value of the vehicle is $1100.00.
The amount the claim payout for is for the Astro Van loss is $3,650.00. This amount is not reflected in the
quoted contract price. The line item for the purchase order will be 28.6500.890 59275.
The Citywide Communications Division is requesting approval to purchase this vehicle. The amount
requested for this purchase is $34,399.10.
$30,749.00 Funding is available in account TF18.7026 81500 CERF57.15 81500
$ 3,650.00 Funding is available in account 28.6500.890 59275
The City wide Communications Division is also requesting to purchase another vehicle. The Division
currently utilizes a 2004 Jeep Liberty 4x4 for the purposes of transporting personnel and equipment.
The vehicle is vehicle is currently in need of well over $4000 in repairs. The vehicle has 108,000 miles
on it and the repairs include a new rear end, new power steering lines and steering box, oil pan
replacement and 4 new tires.
The Communications Division requests to replace this vehicle with a 2015 Ford Explorer 4x4 with a pull
out drawer and warning lights. The Communications Division met with the CERF Committee on January
29, 2015 and funding for this vehicle was approved.
The vehicle is currently in stock and will be purchased utilizing Massachusetts Vehicle Procurement
Contract #GBPC/MAPC. The vehicle will be purchased and outfitted by MHQ Municipal Vehicles, 401
Elm Street, Marlborough, MA 01752. The total amount requested for this purchase is $29,251.
$29,251 Funding is available in account TF18.7026 81500 CERF57.15 81500
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October 29, 2014
City of Nashua 603-594-3521 ph
Police Department email
William Mansfield
Please find below a quote for a Ford F150 4X4 XL Crew Cab Pickup per the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts Contract OVM 10. MG.L c30B appliestothe praammenl of an eommorfiBes quoted Contract items have been
colectn/ely purchased pursuant to M G L cSOBsec I c a n d M Q l c7tec22B The governmental body Is responsible to determine Ihe
sppkcabBtyofM G L c30B to off contract Hems mduttng but not limited to. oil contrad Hems thai have already been property procured under
M G L e30Bsac 1cand M G l c 7 i a c 22A (purdiasn(hkt. a vonttoron contractwiththeCommonweanh), other conlfscte procured under
M G l c SOB tec tc and M C L c 7 sec SIB or any M G L c 30B contract between Ihe vendor and the jurisdef on. AH oil contract Hems must be
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2015 Ford F150 4x4 XL Crew Cab Pickup per spec $ 26,555.00
Color: TBD included
Four Wheel Drive Included
3.5L V8 Gasoline Engine included
Automatic Transmission included
Air Conditioning included
Electronic Shift 4 Wheel Drive included
Front Cloth Bucket Seats included
Class 4 Trailer Tow Package {7 Pin /4 Pin Harness) 465.00
Power Locks & Windows 912.00
Factory Running Boards 235.00
Backup Camera 250.00
Reverse Sensing 275 00
Rhino Coat Bedliner Spray on 490.00
Total Contract Price; $ 29,182.00
Anticipated Contract Increase; 6%
Totai Budget Quote: $ 30,641.10
Sincerely.
John Welch
401 Elm Street Marlborough, MA 01752
Phona: S0B-573-282G Fax: 50B-S73.272S
Jwelch@mhq.com
Quotation
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Quote Date; 11/13/2014
Sales Contact Michael Curtin
401 Elm Street. Marlborough, MA 01752
(603) 325-0995 fax: 508-573.2705
Nashua Police Department
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William Mansfield email
Please find below a quote for a Ford Explorer Base 4WO per the GBPC/MAPC Procurement Contract
M G L c 30B applies lo Ihc procurement of all commodities quoted Contract Hem* have bean collectively purchased pursuant to M 6 L cSOBsec
1c and M G l c 7 sec Z2B Ttie governments» body Is responsible to determine the applicability of M G L c30B to oft contract Items Indwtng but
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vendor on contract wtth the Comrnonweallh). other contract* procured under M 6 L c 306 sec I c a n d M G L c 7 sec 22B or any M G L c 30B
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2015 Ford Explorer Base 4WD per contract spec. $ 25,110.00
Color TBD included
3.5 liter V/6 engine Included
Power Windows and Locks included
Air Conditioning included
AM/FM Stereo/CD included
Cloth Front Buckets and Cloth Rear Bench included
Factory Trailer Tow 536.00
Reverse Sensing 261.75
Total Contract Price: $ 26,907.75
Anticipated Contract Increase: 5%
Total Budget Quote: $ 26,928.30
Sincerely
John Weich
4 0 1 Elm Street Marlborough, M A 01752
Phone: S0B-S73-2626 Fax: 608-575-2726
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401 Elm Street. Marlborough, MA 01752
(603) 325-0995 fax; 505-573-2705
Nashua Police Department
William Mansfield
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Nashua, NH
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