3.9. SR 02-22-2005
*Item 3.9.*
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Bruce A. West, Fire Chief
DATE: February 22, 2005
SUBJECT: Safety Grant Approval for Scissors Lift
On behalf of the City of Elk River Safety Committee, the Elk River Fire Department applied for a
safety grant through the Department of Labor and Industry for the purchase of a Genie GS2032
electric scissors lift and a trailer for use of transporting the lift to various City of Elk River buildings.
It has become increasingly difficult to obtain the safety grants from the Department of Labor and
Industry due to budgetary cuts within the State of Minnesota. The City of Elk River has been very
fortunate to have obtained numerous $10,000 grants in the past for projects such as Fire
Department SCBAs, a Utilities trenchbox, a Wastewater Treatment Plant sewer truck, and the Public
Works fire protection sprinkler system.
We have received confirmation from the Department of Labor and Industry that we have been
awarded a grant for $2,000 towards the purchase of an electric scissors lift and trailer to be used by
all City of Elk River departments. Building Maintenance Supervisor Gary Lore recendy visited
United Rentals and they have a reconditioned 1999 Genie GS 2032 electric scissors lift for the cost
of $5,950.00. Gary has completely reviewed the condition of the United Rentals lift and has
recommended the purchase of this reconditioned electric scissors lift.
Also included in the safety grant was the purchase of a new trailer to be used to transport the electric
scissors lift to any City of Elk River building where the scissors lift may be needed. We have
received a proposal, also from United Rentals, for a JLG Triple L power deck trailer model 449.
This is a trailer that is extensively used and designed for transportation of electric scissors lifts. The
trailer includes electric brakes, 5,000 lb capacity, and a drop-deck tailgate lift for ease of operation of
loading and transporting the electric scissors lift. The total cost of the power deck trailer is $5,065.00
City Administrator Pat Klaers, Finance and Administrative Services Director Lori Johnson and I
have discussed the purchase of the electric scissors lift and trailer and acceptance of the $2,000
safety grant award. The remaining funds needed for the purchase of this project will come from the
illsurance reserve.
Building Maintenance Supervisor Gary Lore and I will be in attendance at the Monday, February 22,
2005 City Council meeting to answer any questions you may have in reference to the above item.
Action Requested
On behalf of the City of Elk River Safety Committee and the Elk River Fire Department, I am
requesting Council approval for the purchase of a Genie GS2032 electric scissors lift and a JLG
Triple-L power deck trailer from United Rentals for a total purchase price (including tax) of $11,705
less the $2,000 safety grant for a total city expenditure from the insurance reserve of $9,705.
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7634975375
UNITED RENTALS
PAGE ~2
Proposal
United Rentals
Aerial Equipment
13135 43rd Street NE
St. Michael, MN 55376
(800) 274-5771 Toll Free
(763) 497-5175 Pbone
(163) 497-5375 'IS
Attn.: Gary Lore Customer #:
Customer: City of Elk River Date: February 8t 2005
Address: 13065 Orono Parkway Phone: 763-635-10QO
Elk River, MN 55330 FAX: 763-635-1117
We are plea.ed to quote for your eollfideratioo, prices" temu Oll equipment described MIow:
Deserlptlon Amount
1 - New JLG Triple-L Power Deck Trailer - 449 $4,665.00
>Ie Single Axle
· Electric Brakes
* 5000# Capacity
III Deck Width - 4'4" Deck Length - 9'0"
* Chassis Width - 80"
III Overall Length - 14'0"
Tc:nJlli; Rental, NCllO
Sales Upon invoice Subtotal
Sc:rviu Nct 30
CommentS/Sped.) IDStract1ollS: Freight $400.00
Fuel
wpp
Tax Applicable
Tbank you foJ' the opportulIity of submitting this proposal and we bope Total
to be favored with your valued order.
Thi. proposal i. valid for 30 (thirty) days from issue date.
This proposal becomes an oreler if signed below, ud ~etumed to this office.
Finn Name:
Da~:
By:
Salesperson:
Scctt 5l>eJwt,
Title:
Approvcd by:
Thi. order not bindiac on UalUed Relltals Aerial Equipment until omelaUy approved
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7634975375
UNITED RENTALS
PAGE 02
Proposal
United Rentals
Aerial Equipment
13135 43rd Street NE
St. Mlehael, MN 55376
(800) 174-5771 Toll Free
(763) 497-5175 Pllou
(763) 497-S375 Fu
Attn.: Gary Lore Customer #:
Customer: City of Elk River Date: February 3, 2005
Address: 13065 Orono Parkway Phone:763-635-1000
Elk River, MN 55330 FAX: 763-635-1117
We are pleased to qaate for your consideration, priees & "rIDS ad equipment described below:
Description AmouDt
1 - 1998 Genie GS1930 Electric Scissors Lift $4,850.00
1 - 1999 Genie 082032 Electric Scissors Lift $5,950.00
United Guard Warranty Declined
TCm1lI: RmIcals Nct 30
SIdes Upon invoiu Subtotal
Service Net 30
Commellts/Special lash1ldiODS: Freight N/C
Equipment to include new batteries. Fuel
wpp
Tax Applicable
Thank you for the opportunity of submitting this proposal and we hope Total
to be favored witll your valued order.
Thi. p..oposalls valid for 30 (thirty) daY' frolD issue date.
This proposal becomes ad order If stped below, and returned to thll ornee.
Finn Namt; Date:
By; Salesperson: Scott spehrlt
Title: Approved by: ~
This orde,. not bIDding on United Rent.1t Aerial Equipment until ometally approved