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5. S (Cont'd . Bid award for automotive equipment: Funds BID AWARD FOR are available to purchase four automobiles from the AUTOMOTIVE EQUIP- administrative budget. Four personnel are using MENT perso al cars. Mr. Bellinger apprised . the mileage allowance is running in the neighborhood of $70.00 to $80.00 per-month for the individuals required to use their own automobiles. The bids received were: Three One Automobiles Station Wagon 1) Gates Chevrolet Corp. $6,874.79 $2,736.00 2) F eeman- Spicer Co., Inc. 7,633.55 3,005.18 3) Jordan Motors, Inc. 7,942.28 3,074.32 Mr. H lmen asked if these cars are down to-bare necessi- ties, or deluxe models with air conditioning, et.c.? Mr. Bellinger apprised these quotes are for low - priced, standard cars, and that the specifications were developed by the City. Mr. Helmen also asked how long the cars would be used and Mr. Bellinger stated for approximately four years and that one of our station wagons, in all proba ility, would have to be replaced next year. On motion by Mr. Wilhelm, seconded by Rev. Williams, award ng of the three automobiles and one station wagon was to the low bidder: Gates Chevrolet Corpora- tion. Mr. M rchmont Kovas asked who furnishes the gas after the cars are purchased? Mr. Bellinger apprised that it would be through the City and-the Department is billed by the City. Mr. Kovas asked if the gas was furnished in this manner now and Mr. Bellinger stated it wa , but only with the Commission -owned cars. Em- ployees who must use their privately -owned cars are presently being reimbursed at 10� per mile for job mileage. Investment of Funds: Authorization was re- INVESTMENT OF quest d from the Commission to invest surplus funds FUNDS in th Project Account into the following: 1) P E.A., R -57: Invest $120,000 for a period of thirty (30) days. 2) D strict Capital Funds: Invest $100,000 to December 22, 1969. -6-