Submitted By
John P. Wielebnicki, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Village of Oak Park and Oak Park Township for the Purchase of Fuel at the Village's Fueling Facility and Authorizing its Execution
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Overview
Overview
The Village maintains a fueling facility for gasoline and diesel at the Public Works Center. The Township is requesting to be able to take advantage of the Villages bulk purchasing of fuel and thus realize a savings in fuel purchasing. The attached Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) would allow this to take place.
Body
Staff Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
Per the terms of the IGA, the Township would reimburse the Village monthly for fuel used at the market rate the Village pays per gallon, plus applicable taxes. In addition, the Township will pay the Village $0.10 (ten cents) per gallon for the Village's administrative and maintenance costs for supplying fuel. The Township would also be responsible for paying their share for capital improvements required for the fueling facility, equipment or systems.
Background
The Village maintains a fueling facility at the Public Works Center. Fuel includes gasoline and diesel. Several Oak Park taxing bodies currently utilize the Village's fuel facility to take advantage of the combined purchasing power for this commodity.
The Village purchases fuel monthly and in some cases twice a month. Since the Village is a taxing body, it is not required to pay all taxes for fuel. The Village does however pay the State Underground Storage tank tax and the Environmental Impact Fees. Thus, the Village is able to pay a lower price per gallon than purchasing the fuel retail.
Currently, the Oak Park Township does not utilize the Village's fueling system. They purchase their fuel retail. The Township has requested to purchase fuel from the Village to take advantage of a lower fuel price....
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