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Recommended Action: 1. Authorize a purchase order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for nine new 2025 Chevrolet Colorado Trucks, in an amount of$360,093, plus a contingency amount of $45,000, for a total amount not to exceed $405,093. 2. Authorize a purchase order to Selman Chevrolet Company for six new 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EVs, and one new or unused 2025 Chevrolet Traverse, in an amount of $299,229, plus a contingency amount of $35,000, for a total amount not to exceed $334,229. MINUTES: Councilmember Penaloza recused himself from Agenda Item No. 8 as the listed entity, Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc., has made a campaign contribution within the past 12 months, and left the dais at 7:35 P.M. Councilmember Bacerra expressed concern regarding the proposed 12% contingency listed and expressed support for the item without the contingency amount. Public Works Director Nabil Saba explained the 12% contingency. City Manager Alvaro Nunez addressed Council's concerns regarding the 12% contingency and explained the reasoning behind the contingency process. Mayor Amezcua expressed concern regarding the proposed 12% contingency and spoke in opposition to the item with the 12% contingency. Councilmember Phan inquired regarding the frequency a contingency amount has been expended and spoke in support of the item. Director Saba confirmed the contingencies are rarely used. Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item. Mayor Amezcua asked how many times contingency amounts have been used. Director Saba explained he needs to check with his staff to confirm exact number. Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez requested a report of the number of the times a contingency amount has been spent and how much was spent. MOTION: Councilmember Phan moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 8, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. The motion carried, 5-1-1, by the following roll call vote: i CITY COUNCIL 9 MAY 06, 2025