HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.f. Ice Resurfacer Purchase
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City Council Regular Meeting: September 20, 2016
AGENDA ITEM: Ice Resurfacer Purchase AGENDA SECTION:
Consent
PREPARED BY: Dan Schultz, Parks and Recreation
Director AGENDA NO. 6.f.
ATTACHMENTS: Ice Resurfacer Information and Quote APPROVED BY: ddj
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve the purchase an Ice Resurfacer for the
Rosemount Arena from Zamboni Incorporated through the National Joint Powers Alliance
(NJPA) at a cost of $105,082.30.
ISSUE
The purchase of a new ice resurfacer for the Rosemount Arena was discussed at the September 12 work
session meeting.
The purchase of a new ice resurfacer was identified in the 2015 CIP and staff recommended the
equipment purchase be postponed until 2016. The 2016 Capital Improvement Plan includes funding to
purchase a new ice resurfacer at an estimated cost of $140,000. Staff recommends continuing with an
electric ice resurfacer versus buying a propane powered machine to avoid possible future conflicts with the
Indoor Air Quality Rules governed by the State of MN and for our user groups to enjoy zero emissions
from our ice resurfacer.
Staff is recommending that we purchase a new ice resurfacer from Zamboni Inc. through the National
Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) because we get a 3% discount on the machine. The list price at with NJPA
is $129,582.30 after the 3% discount. Zamboni Inc. has inspected our current resurfacer and has offered
the City $24,500 for the old resurfacer if we trade it in, which staff recommends we do. If we were to
trade in our old resurfacer, the total purchase price for a new resurfacer would be $105,082.30. There is
also a $3,500 transportation fee that the City will pay for shipping the resurfacer to Rosemount.
BACKGROUND
The electric ice resurfacing machine is an integral part of the ice arena. Ensuring this machine is in proper
working order allows the City residents to participate and enjoy skating activities with the assurance that
the indoor air quality is safe and poses no threat to public health, safety or welfare. The current ice
resurfacer was purchased in 2001 and has been a suitable machine for the city. Staff feels that this piece of
equipment has a useful life of 12-15 years before major repairs to the machine become necessary. Attached
is some background information on the resurfacer we are currently using. We are currently at the point
where we need some annual maintenance work, new batteries, and tires for the current resurfacer, at an
estimated cost of $19,000.
SUMMARY
Staff would like for the City Council to consider purchasing a new ice resurfacer for the Rosemount
Arena.
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Zamboni Replacement (401)
DESCRIPTION
• 2001 Electric Zamboni: Model 552
• Serial #: 7172
• 5,507.5 hours
• Purchase Price: $85,556.75
• Replacement Price: $133,082.30
• Trade-in Value: $24,500
• Service Type: Frequent Daily
• Critical Function: High, no other similar units. Service levels heavily affected by downtime.
CONDITION
• 15 years old
• Maintenance needed:
New Batteries - $10,000
(last batteries installed 5/27/11, manufacturer recommends
Replacement every 4 years)
New Tires - $1,500
(last tires installed 2011)
Annual Maintenance Program - estimated: $7,500
(last annual maintenance program – 2013)
USED FOR
• Resurfacing ice at Ice Arena