HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Council 110266CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
November 2, 1966
SPECIAL MEETING Vice Mayor Diamond called for a Special Meeting to be held at the
City Hall, 10128 Meridian Way, Meridian Park, Palm Beach Gardens,
Florida, at 5:30 P.M., November 2, 1966.
UQ ORUM Vice Mayor Diamond instructed the Manager to call the roll. All
Councilmen were present except Mayor Jackson who has agreed to
waive notice of the meeting.
PURPOSE OF THE MEETING Vice Mayor Diamond called the meeting for the purpose of opening
bids, as advertised, for a new fire apparatus.
BIDS #1. Matthews Ford, Inc.
A letter was addressed to the Clerk asking that they be placed on
the bid list for all future bids.
#2. American LaFrance, a Division of the Automatic Sprinkler Co.
Bid was received at 4:55 P.M., November 2, 1966. Delivery date is
240 calendar days after acceptance of the contract properly executed.
Price - $22,397, F.O.B. Elmira, New York, transportation allowed to
destination. Bid will be withdrawn if not accepted within 30 days.
Mr. Cranz stated for the record, that this apparatus that he has
bid exceeds the specifications as publicized.
#3. Ward LaFrance Truck Corp., Elmira, New York
Bid was received at 4:55 P.M., November 2, 1966. Delivery date
is about 210 days after acceptance of the contract properly exe-
cuted. Price - $23,975, F.O.B. Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. They
reserve the right to withdraw the bid if it is not accepted within
30 days.
Minutes of Special Meeting November 2, 1966
ADJOURNMENT
WAIVER
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#4. Atlantic Fire Apparatus, Division of Park Machinery, Inc.
Bid was received at 4:58 P.M., November 2, 1966. Price - $18,820,
F.O.B. Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Delivery date prior to Decem-
ber 31, 1966.
Vice Mayor Diamond stated that the Council would have to study the
bids regarding price, delivery date, etc., and a final decision
would have to be made at the formal meeting November 14, 1966. He
advised that all parties concerned would be notified immediately.
Motion by Councilman Bonner, seconded by Councilman Hughes that the
bids be tabled for further investigation until the November 14th
meeting. Vote was 4 -0 in favor of the motion.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Vice
Mayor Diamond adjourned the meeting at 6:15 P.M.
By his signature to these Minutes, each Councilman hereby waives
notice of this meeting.
ATTESTED: APPROVED:
ABryan, /. Poston, City Clerk M' heel E. Jackson, Mayor
Robert C. Diamond, Vice Mayor
Fames W. Hughes, CoupZilman
George Bonner, Councilman
William D. Earle, Councilman