Item 19 — Thursday, September 24, 2026
In plain language — from agenda source text
This is a supply contract for the nuts and bolts of keeping Austin's city vehicles running: automotive batteries and repair parts for Austin Fleet Mobility Services, purchased from Arnold Oil Company of Austin LP (doing business as A-Line Auto Parts). Fleet Mobility Services maintains the trucks, cars, and equipment that city departments rely on day to day, so a steady parts pipeline is what keeps those vehicles out of the shop and on the road. The contract runs an initial two years with up to three one-year extensions, for a total not to exceed $3,302,550 \u2014 with $45,869 available in the FY 2025-2026 budget and $660,510 in FY 2026-2027, and the rest contingent on future budgets.
Current official agenda wording
Authorize a contract for automotive batteries and repair parts for Austin Fleet Mobility Services with Arnold Oil Company of Austin LP d/b/a A-Line Auto Parts or Arnold Oil Company of Austin, for an initial term of two years with up to three one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $3,302,550. Funding: $45,869 is available in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget of Austin Fleet Mobility Services. $660,510 is available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget of Austin Fleet Mobility Services. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.
"without objection, the consent agenda is adopted with the Mayor Watson being shown, voting no on items 48 through 59 and Council Member Alter being shown voting no on item number 49. [00:45:01]" — meeting transcript (unofficial)