Submitted by: Hal Metzler
Submitting Department: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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ARPA: Emergency Trash Truck Purchase
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the City Administrator to enter into an agreement with Mid-Atlantic Waste Systems for the purchase of an 8CY trash truck to replace an existing truck that is no longer serviceable, for an expenditure not to exceed $144,000.00, pending the review and approval by the City Attorney for legal sufficiency. I further move that the Mayor and Council authorize the expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for this purchase.
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Summary Background:
The City’s fleet of trash trucks is aging, with most trucks exceeding the typical 5-7-year span. The Council has previously authorized the purchase of 2 full size diesel and 1 full size electric trash truck; however, new trucks typically take 18 to 24 months for delivery so we do not expect delivery until late Calendar Year 2024.
One of our smaller trash trucks is out of service. It is18 years old and has far exceeded the typical lifespan. Several of our trucks have significant mechanical issues, need structural repair and have extensive corrosion. Having our trucks out of service causes other trucks to perform additional work, which increases their wear and tear and shortens their useful life increasing their repair costs or accelerating their replacement.
Mid-Atlantic Waste Systems has a truck available immediately. They ordered the truck for another local government who cancelled their order after delivery. This rare opportunity means that the smaller truck can be delivered within 2 weeks of authorization. Mid Atlantic offered it to the City of Hyattsville on a first come first serve basis, so we need to act fast.
If approved, and once the 3 new truck arrive, the City will have 4 full size operational trucks (one of them electric) and 3 smaller trucks including Sparky. This should meet current demand and future demand for the next 5 to 10 years.
Next Steps:
Complete purchase and put truck into service.
Fiscal Impact:
NTE $144,000 of American Rescue Plan Act Funds
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend approval.
Community Engagement:
N/A
Strategic Goals:
Goal 2 - Ensure the Long-Term Economic Viability of the City
Legal Review Required?
Pending