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Session 1120, Minutes Page 10 December 15, 1975 Department or to obtain recommendations for the best possible service. Mayor Kaufman explained that it was obviously for the best possible service; he said there had at one time been a discussion in connection with the possible closing of Fire house #2 and he had made the suggestion that perhaps it would be a wise thing to get a study made as has been done in the past. Mayor Kaufman concluded the public hearing at 10:20 P.M. and called for a brief recess. He stated that at subsequent meetings this subject will be dealt with again and on behalf of the Council he expressed appreciation for the views that were expressed. He said the Council will await some written commentaries from the speakers. The Council reconvened at 10:35 P.M. BIDS - 14 NEW AUTONOBILES : City Manager Ellman reviewed bid proposals which had been received for the furnishing of 14 new automobiles. He said that all Chevrolet, Ford and Dodge dealers in the metropolitan area (Missouri only) were contacted; eighteen dealers expressed a desire to bid and invitations were mailed to all of them. However, only three replies were received, of which two were good bids. The third was an offer to sell new vehicles with no allowance made for trade-ins. Bids were requested for two options: OPTION I - 110" to 112" Wheelbase, and OPTION II - 116' to 118" Wheelbase. The administrative forces recommend,:d that Darts be purchased for the Fire Marshal and the Disaster and Planning Operations officer. To strengthen the inspection services of the Fire Department, it is recommended that one of the trade-in units be retained. This vehicle would be used by the Fire Chief and the Assistant Fire Chief and would also be used as a back-up unit for the Fire Marshal. A 1972 Dodge Polara, for which a $300.00 allowance was made, is recommended for this service. The City Manager said that the administrative forces recommend the bid submitted by King Dodge, Inc. be accepted with the exceptions previously set forth; cost to the City will be as follows: 2 Dodge Darts @ $ 4,120.20 = $ 8,240.40 12 Dodge Coronets @ $ 4,458.25 = $53,499.00 $61,739.40 Less Allowance for 13 vehicles $20,700.00 Net Cost $41,039.40 There was discussion. Mr. Theodore Kostedt of the Central Garage, together with City Manager Ellman,answered numerous questions posed by members of the Council. 'Ir. Kostedt said he would be glad to follow up on :shy :,i;evrolet dealers failed to bid (after they had indicated they were going to do so) and also why it is that the City of St. Louis Police Department purchases Novas. Ile added that the bids were written in such a manner that the Chevrolet dealers could bid right along with the others. Councilman Werner moved that be approved and that contract set forth above. Motion was carried. the recommendation of the administrative forces be awarded to King Dodge, Inc. on the basis seconded by Councilman Adams and unanimously Councilman Weissenburger said he would like a follow-up on this and a report within the next few months as to why the Chevrolet people don't want to bid.