HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.o. 2006 Vehicle and Equipment PurchasesAGENDA ITEM: 2006 Vehicle and Equipment Purchases
AGENDA SECTION:
Consent
PREPARED BY: Rick Cook, Operations Superintendent7AGEN
Andrew J. Brotzler, P.E., City Engineer
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APPROVED BY:
ATTACHMENTS: None
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Authorize Staff to Proceed with the Acqui
the Vehicles and Equipment Slated to be Financed Through Equipment Certificat
2006.
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CITY COUNCIL
City Council Meeting February 21, 2006
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ISSUE:
Staff is requesting authorization to purchase the vehicles and equipment indicated m the 2006 CIP.
BACKGROUND:
According to the City's current practice for equipment replacement, several Pubhc Works assets are due
for replacement m 2006:
Two of the 1999 Pubhc Works pickups will be rotated into other departments, replacing the Fite
Marshal pickup, and the Park Recreation pickup
The 2000 Toro Groundmaster mower will be traded m for a new 2006 Toro Groundmaster
mower
The 1988 International tractor will be traded in for a new John Deere tractor with cab enclosure
The vehicle hoist will be discarded, making room for a new hoist that is able to lift all large City
vehicles
Due to increasing staff and maintenance requirements, the following assets will be added to the City's fleet
m 2006.
A' /z ton pickup for the Public Works Supervisor
A "pool vehicle" for Public Works, Engineering and part-time staff
An additional Toro Groundmaster mower to accommodate the additional park and boulevard /trail
mowmg created since adding the 2nd mower m 1992
SUMMARY:
Staff recommends Council approval to proceed with the purchase of the indicated vehicles and equipment
in 2006.
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