9.e) Staff Report - Replacement of 201-97To: City Council
Staff Report
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From: Tim Kieffer, Public Works Director
Date: January 21, 2014
Re: Replacement of Ford Dump Truck (201-97)
Background: At the November 6th Work Session, the Council decided to keep three
main plow routes. A new dump truck is needed to replace the existing
1997 Ford Dump Truck due to unreliability and safety. In the past month
the existing truck has broken down twice during snow removal operations
when the truck is needed the most. This has caused the other two trucks
to finish the third route decreasing efficiency and service and adding to
overtime costs. Fortunately, the breakdowns have been minor and the
truck has been able to make it back to the shop negating towing expenses
and staff has been able to fix the problems. These breakdowns have
increased repair and labor expenses that will continue to rise if a new
truck is not purchased. To be most cost effective, the City should
purchase a new truck before extensive and costly repairs are needed and
the City can get the most money for the re -sale of the old truck.
Proposal: Staff proposes replacing the 1997 Ford Dump Truck to ensure the City has
three dependable plow trucks. The last truck purchased was a Mack with
Towmaster attachments in 2011. Staff is recommending a similar truck
but with some changes. Changes include the following:
Single axle
20,000 pound front end (includes dual steering gear)
No engine brake system
No towing package
Side wing
No underbody
Offset plow
6" salt sander
Sander control system (Force ULTRA 6100)
Fiscal Impact: The Council approved an Equipment Certificate of which $200,000 was
added to pay for the purchase of a new dump truck. The total cost of the
truck will be $189,841.30.
Options: 1) Approve the purchase of a Mack dump truck with Towmaster
attachments for $189,841.30.
2) Do not approve the purchase of a dump truck, sell the 1997 Ford
Dump Truck, and go back to two main plow routes.
Recommendation: Option I
Attachments: Quote from Nuss Truck & Equipment
Quote from Towmaster Inc.