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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the procurement of fleet replacement vehicles and equipment.
SUMMARY
DATE: January 8, 2019
TO: Ronald L. Olson, City Manager
FROM: Jonathan Locke, Executive Director of Finance
SUBJECT: Procurement of Fleet Replacement Vehicles and Equipment.
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Funding for the acquisition of replacement vehicles and equipment was approved as part of the City's FY 2018 and FY 2019 Budget processes. The Fleet Services Division maintains an annual vehicle and equipment replacement schedule. The criteria used to establish this replacement schedule is based upon available funding, units per category, age, mileage/hours, repair costs, and department/division feedback. The annual fleet replacement budget for FY 2017 and FY 2018 was $752,155 and $4,444,596, respectively. The FY 2019 Budget includes $4,613,300 for fleet replacement.
In addition to the budgeted replacement vehicles, this fleet procurement addresses the replacement of a street sweeper that was involved in a single vehicle roll-over accident October 15, 2018. The sweeper unit was damaged beyond repair. The total cost to replace the street sweeper is $240,760. The City received insurance proceeds in the amount of $196,166 leaving a balance of $44,594 to replace the vehicle.
The following proposed vehicles and equipment will be utilized to support each department’s mission and replace those that have exceeded their useful life. The procurements are listed below:
Department/Division Description Qty. Fund Year
Solid Waste Commercial 2020 Autocar/McNeilus Front Loader|99|FY18 & 19
Solid Waste Commercial 2020 Autocar/Galbreath Roll-Off|99|FY19
Solid Waste Residential 2020 Autocar/Bridgeport Auto Side Loader|99|FY18 & 19
Solid Waste Residential 2020 Freightliner/McNeilus Rear Loader|99|FY18
Solid Waste Residential 2020 Freightliner/Petersen Brush Truck|99|F...
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