Purchase of One 35 ft. Gillig Electric BusCopyrighted
December 18, 2023
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 018.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Purchase of One 35 ft. Gillig Electric Bus
SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council approval to replace a 2002
Gillig 35 ft heavy duty diesel -powered bus, past its useful life per FTA
guidelines, with an 35 ft Gillig electric bus.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Approve
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
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MVM Memo City Manager Memo
Purchase of 1 35 ft Gillig Electric Bus Staff Memo
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Purchase of 1 35 ft Gillig Electric Bus
DATE: December 14, 2023
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Director of Transportation Services Ryan Knuckey is recommending City Council
approval to replace a 2002 Gillig 35 ft heavy duty diesel -powered bus, past its useful life
per FTA guidelines, with an 35 ft Gillig electric bus.
The City of Dubuque's Jule Transit Division was awarded funds from a Federal Transit
Administration 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities grant, IA-2023-031 -01 -00 for purchase of an
electric bus and charging infrastructure. The Jule is proposing to purchase a 35 ft Gillig
electric bus using the Iowa Department of Transportation's pre -negotiated state
contract, partnering with the state of Washington.
Grant IA-2023-031 -01 -00 will be funding 80% of the bus cost with local funds covering
the remaining 20%. Currently the Transit Division has available funding under project
numbers #5385000002 and #5385000004. Total estimated costs for the electric bus will
be $1,145,259. There will be an additional cost of approximately $225,000 for the
charging system.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Mic ael C. Van Milligen
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cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Ryan Knuckey, Director of Transportation Services
Jennifer Larson, Chief Financial Officer
Tom Kuhle, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
Jodi Johnson, Transit Supervisor
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TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Ryan Knuckey, Director of Transportation Services
SUBJECT: Purchase of 1 35 ft Gillig Electric Bus
DATE: December 13, 2023
BACKGROUNG:
The purpose of this memo is to request City Council's approval to replace a 2002 Gillig
35 ft heavy duty diesel -powered bus, past it's useful life per FTA guidelines, with an 35
ft Gillig electric bus.
DISSCUSSION:
The City of Dubuque's Jule Transit Division was awarded funds from a Federal Transit
Administration 5339 Bus and Bus Facilities grant, IA-2023-031 -01 -00 for purchase of an
electric bus and charging infrastructure. The Jule is proposing to purchase a 35 ft Gillig
electric bus using the Iowa Department of Transportation's pre -negotiated state
contract, partnering with the state of Washington. After many site visits and reviews,
Transit and Public Works staff has identified Gillig as the manufacturer that best fulfills
the requirements to effectively operate in Dubuque's topography and temperatures. The
addition of an electric bus aligns with the City's goals towards reducing overall vehicle
emissions, improving air quality for all citizens.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Grant IA-2023-031 -01 -00 will be funding 80% of the bus cost with local funds covering
the remaining 20%. Currently the Transit Division has available funding under project
numbers #5385000002 and #5385000004. Total estimated costs for the electric bus will
be $1,145,259. There will be an additional cost of approximately $225,000 for the
charging system.
REQUESTED ACTION:
I respectfully request City Council's approval to proceed with purchasing 1 35 ft Gillig
electric bus.
Cc: Jenny Larson, Director of Finance & Budget
Tom Kuhle, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor
Jodi Johnson, Transit Supervisor