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Session 1106, l~inutes June 23, 1975 Page 6 accept an item that doesn't meet the specs. Mr. I~de, answering questions, said that when the specs were written, the department probably had no !cnowledge of the fiberglass. Discussion continued. Councilman iTeissenburger proposed titat the specifications be redrafted and submitted again. City t~nager Henry said the bidm will be resubmitted and it will be necessary to move these spreaders out of this year's budget through a transfer tonight, and it can be paid for out of next year's budget. BIDS - LUBRICATING OILS, ETC.: City l~nager Henry discussed bids which had been received for lubricating oils, grease, and other related supplies for the next fiscal year. The administrative forces recommended that the contract be awarded to J. D. Streett & Company for these materials at a total cost of $6,019.50. Councilman l.Ierner moved that the recommendation of the administrative forces be approved and that contract be awarded to J. D. Streett in the amount of $6,019.50o ifotion was seconded by Councilman Grimm and unanimously carried. Councilman Lieberman said it has been found that it is possible to negate the use of a catalytic convertor legally by Just using leaded fuel in it and if the City can provide an adapter and use leaded fuel, it will save money, get rid of the fire hazard, and many other benefits could accrue to the City. BIDS - LEASED CARS: City I.~nager Henry stated that bids from four different leasing companies were requested for furnishing leased vehicles for the Detective Bureau of the Police Department for a period of ~-~o years, but only one bid was re- ceived. This was from Executive Leasing Company, 8844 Ladue, with two op- tions° lie explained that the vehicle offered under Option I is a Ford ~ver- ick with a 302 C.I.D. engine. Under Option II the Ford Torino with a 351 C.I.D. engine is offered. Further, the Ford ~averick with 302 C.I.D. engine offers an 18% fuel saving according to EPA mileage ratings. The Police De- partment prefers the Ford Torino for reasons of ~pace and power, but energy considerations might dictate the choice of the Ford ~verick for at least one or more of the cars. The difference in the rental rate is insignificant and with unleaded gasoline prices predicted in excess of 65¢ a gallon by winter~ the situation can become serious. The Ford ~faverick is offered at $184.25 per month and the Ford Torino at $186.75 per month. ~ere was discussion and the City i~nager answered questions. He recommended one of Option I and two of Option II. Councilman Glickert said she would be in favor of leasing the larger car, the Torino, and she moved that contract for three Torinos be approved, to be leased from Executive Leasin~ Company. There was further discussion and the City 1.~anager explained how it is pro- posed to use these cars. There was no second to Councilman Glickert's motion. Councilman Lieberman moved that the recommendation of the City Manager be ap- proved to contract with Executive Leasing Company for one ~{averick and two Torinos. i~tion was seconded by Councilman Adams and unanimously carried.