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90EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: November 6, 2007 AGENDA ITEM STATEMENT AGENDA HEADING: Consent Agenda AGENDA DESCRIPTION: Consideration and possible action authorizing the City Manager to execute a purchase order in a form as approved by the City Attorney and to allow the City to "piggyback" with the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) to retrofit two City vehicles in order to comply with California Air Resources Board (ARB) regulations. (Fiscal Impact = $30,000) RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: (1) Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase order in a form as approved by the City Attorney to "piggyback" on the existing MWD contract with Ironman Parts & Services to install diesel particulate filters on two City vehicles to comply with ARB regulations; and, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item. BACKGROUND & DISCUSSION: On December 8, 2005 the California Air Resources Board (ARB) adopted Title 13, California Code of Regulations, sections 2022 and 2022.1 to reduce diesel particulate matter emissions from fleets operated by public agencies and utilities. Under these regulations, all public agencies and utilities must apply the Best Available Control Technology (BACT) to on -road diesel- fueled vehicles weighing over 14,000 pounds according to a specified implementation schedule. Seven City vehicles are affected under the new regulations. (Please see `Background and Discussion" on following page) ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: (1) ARB Final Regulation Order — Diesel Particulate Matter Control Measure for On -road Heavy -duty Diesel- fueled Vehicles Owned or Operated by Public Agencies and Utilities (2) MWD Proposal to Furnish and Install Diesel Particulate Filter Devices (3) Vehicle information sheets FISCAL IMPACT: Operating Budget: Equipment Replacement Funds Amount Requested: $30,000 Account Number: 601 -400- 5102 -8105 ($15,000) unallocated equipment fund 601 -400- 7102 -8105 ($15,000) unallocated equipment fund Project Phase: Purchase Appropriation Required: None ORffl TED DATE: Dan As ant ity ngineer REVIEWE DATE: Jeff rt, City Manager E#3 Gil