CC RESOLUTION 1322RESOLUTION NO. 1322.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AWARDING
TO BOWLUS CHEVROLET, INC. A CERTAIN CON-
TRACT OR ORDER FOR THE FURNISHING OF TWO
NEW FOUR DOOR SEDANS TO SAID CITY.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo,
California, has heretofore in the manner provided by law, duly
and regularly advertised for bids under a notice to bidders
entitled, "NOTICE INVITING BIDS ON AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ", dated
April 15, 1953, which is now on file in the office of the City
Clerk, open to public inspection, and hereby referred to and by
this reference incorporated herein and made a part hereof, for
furnishing said City with certain automotive equipment for use
in and by the Police Department of said City; and
WHEREAS, at the time fixed for opening and consider-
ing said bids, to wit: the hour of 7 :00 otclock p.m. (Cali-
fornia Daylight Saving Time) on Wednesday, the 13th day of May,
1953, said Council did publicly open, examine and declare all
bids received; and
WHEREAS, at said hour said Council did take all of
said bids under advisement until the hour of 7 :00 o'clock p.m.
(California Daylight Saving Time) on Wednesday, the 20th day of
May, 1953; and
WHEREAS, said last mentioned hour has now arrived and
the said Council has made its decision in the said matter and
fee is that the action hereinafter taken is in the best interest
of said City;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL
SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE AND DETERMINE AS
FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. That the bid of BOWLUS CHEVROLET, INC., of
E1 Segundo, California, dated May 13, 1953, which said Coun-
cil determines to be substantially as follows, to wit:
" BOWLUS CHEVROLET
119 West Grand Ave.
E1 Segundo, California
May 13, 1953
"City Clerk
City of El Segundo ATTENTION: City Council
E1 Segundo, California RE: Bid on New Automobiles
"Gentlemen:
"Please be advised that Bowlus Chevrolet will furnish
the City of El Segundo new Chevrolet automobiles as
follows:
Two, three or five (2, 3 or 5) new four door Sedans
at the net price of --------- - - - - -- $1,624.23 per unit.
"The foregoing price includes 3 per cent (3 %) California
Sales Tax, but does not include Federal Excise Tax for
which we must be furnished an Exemption Certificate.
"Our Certified Check for $812.12 is enclosed as evidence
of faithful performance.
"The above bid units include the following Chevrolet
Production options for Taxicab Equipment:
"MODEL 1503:
CHASSIS FEATURES
235.5 Cu. In. Piston Displacement
Horsepower - 10$
Heavy Duty Rear Axle Pinion Bearing
Heavy Duty Clutch
Heavy Duty Clutch Pull -Back Spring
Special Clutch and Brake Pedal
Lubriaction Fitting
Heavy Duty Synchro -mesh Transmis-
sion
Extra Capacity Front Springs
Fast Filling Gasoline Tank
Oil Filter
BODY FEATURES
Wide Rear Door Opening
Extra Heavy Rubber
Floor Mats
Special Water Resistant
Floor Covering under
Floor Mats
Heavy Duty Reinforced
Seat Cushions and Seat
Back Springs
Any standard color ex-
cept black
"These Chevrolet automobiles are assembled by Chevrolet
Motor Division at Van Nuys, California.
"Bowlus Chevrolet has been notified that the Chevrolet
Motor Division will require thrity (30) days production
notice on these units and delivery will be complete within
sixty (60) days provided there is no interruption of pro-
duction or inability of Chevrolet to supply the units.
"This Dealership will issue the Standard Warranty and
Guarantee on the units as approved by the manufacturer.
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We would also request the privilege of servicing and in-
specting the units at the 1,000 mile period.
"Respectfully submitted,
BOWLUS CHEVROLET, INC.
/s/ D. G. Bowlus
"GKMcK ;MB
D. G. Bowlus, President
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and which said bid was submitted in response to and under the
terms, conditions, provisions and requirements set forth in
said "NOTICE INVITING BIDS ON AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ", be and
the same is hereby accepted for two (2) new four door sedans
as set forth in ITEM NO. 1 of said notice inviting bids, at
the total price of $3,248-46; and the contract or purchase or-
der for said equipment is hereby awarded to said BOWLUS
CHEVROLET, INC. In the event that immediate delivery of said
equipment can be made, a purchase order may be issued there-
for, and in such case it will not be necessary to execute and
deliver a formal contract. Said bid is now on file in the
office of the City Clerk of said City, and said bid so on file
is hereby expressly referred to and by this reference incor-
porated herein and made a part hereof for all further parti-
culars.
SECTION 2. That all bids received on ITEM NO. 1
under said notice inviting bids, with the exception of the
said bid of BOWLUS CHEVROLET, INC., be and the same are here-
by rejected; and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and in-
structed to return the checks of all unsuccessful bidders.
SECTION 3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the
passage and adoption of this resolution; shall cause the origi-
nal of the same to be entered in the book of resolutions of
the said City of El Segundo, and shall make a minute of the
passage and adoption thereof in the records of the proceedings
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of the City Council of said City, in the minutes of the meet-
ing at which the same is passed and adopted.
Passed, approved and adopted this 20th day of May,
1953.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
(SEAL)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, ) SS.
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. )
Mayor of the City of egundo,
California.
I. Neva M. Elsey, City Clerk of the City of E1 Segun-
do, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of mem-
bers of the City Council of the said City is five; that the
foregoing resolution, being Resolution No. 1322 , was passed
and adopted by the said City Council, approved and signed by the
Mayor of said City, and attested by the City Clerk of said City,
all at a regular meeting of the said Council held on the 20th
day of May, 1953, and that the same was so passed and adopted
by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen Gordon Peterson Swanson and
Mayor Selby:
Noes: Councilmen None;
Absent: Councilmen Baker.
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of said City
this 20th dal of May, 1953.
(SEAL)
�n .
City Clerk of the City f E1
Segundo, California.
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