5.3. SR 05-02-2011REQUEST FOR ACTION
TO ITEM NUMBER
Ci Council 5.3
AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
Administration Ma 2, 2011 Mark Thom son, Asst. Street Su t.
ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED By
Request to Purchase Street Department One-Ton Truck Tim Simon, Finance Director
REVIEWED BY
Lori ohnson, Ci Administrator
ACTION REQUESTED
Request City Council approval to purchase aone-ton truck for use by the Street Department. This
request was discussed during the 2011 budget review of the equipment replacement fund.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Street Department is seeking approval to move forward with the purchase of a new one-ton truck.
The new truck will be replacing a 1998 GMC one-ton truck that is budgeted for replacement in 2011.
The 1998 GMC one-ton truck willbe auctioned off. The new truck will be utilized in Street Department
operations as well as snow plowing operations in the winter.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The total amount budgeted for this replacement in the equipment replacement fund is $73,000, which
includes cab/chassis and all truck components. The cab/chassis (2011 Dodge 5500) will be purchased
off the state contract from Nelson Auto Center for $40,788. The remaining funds will be used to outfit
the vehicle with box, sander, plow, and vehicle safety equipment not to exceed the estimated budget of
$73,000.
ATTACHMENTS
None
Action Motion by Second by Vote
Follow Up
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