Policy Information
Vehicle Purchase
Effective
Number
PUR 18 00
Applicability
This policy applies to University Administrators Faculty and Staff
Administrative Authority
Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Responsible Unit
Amber Horn, Director - Procurement Services
Service Complex, University of Louisville
Louisville, KY 40292
502-852-7211
purchase@louisville.edu
History
Original Date: Unknown
Revision Date(s): August 23, 2018; February 6, 2020; November 20, 2023
Reviewed Date(s): August 23, 2018; February 6, 2020; November 20, 2023
Categories
Statement
The purchase of either a new or replacement vehicle shall have approval from the Vice President for Finance/CFO before the purchases of any such vehicle may proceed.
All vehicles (new and used) purchased by the university must be flex fuel compatible to meet Department of Energy requirements. Exceptions include: emergency response vehicles, vehicles over 8500 GTW, and grounds equipment.
All vehicle titles must list the University of Louisville as the owner. All purchases made in foreign countries will require contacting their titling agency to assure the vehicle can be titled to the university.
Reasoning
All purchases of vehicles shall be in compliance with KRS 45A.