Submitted by: Hal Metzler
Submitting Department: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Rebuild of the engine for Trash Truck #SW67
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize an increase in expenditure not to exceed (NTE) $30,000 approved in Sept 2022 (HCC-73-FY23) to NTE $50,000 to Beltway International Trucks for the rebuilding of the engine of the trash truck numbered SW67. This increase is to cover additional parts and labor for unknown issues discovered during the repair process.
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Summary Background:
Trash truck numbered SW67 is one of the City’s oldest trucks at nearly 14 years old and has some major engine repairs required. The Council recently authorized the purchase of two new diesel truck, one of which will be a replacement for SW67. While the City has placed the order for the new trucks, we have been informed that delivery of the new trucks could take up to 2 years from the order date. Typically the City maintains 1 or 2 spare trucks in order to maintain the City’s high level of service when it comes to trash and compost waste collection. With SW67 currently out of service, and regular and unplanned maintenance keeping the other trucks active, most days there is no spare truck available. If another truck were to go out of service the level of service for residents would be severely impacted. To accommodate the needs of residents one or more trucks would have to make Additional trips to the landfill each day. To do this, overtime would be required and the extra trips would cause additional wear and tear on the remaining trucks. This will cost additional money and over a 2 year span could exceed the cost of repair to SW67.
Next Steps:
Issue purchase order and repair the truck.
Fiscal Impact:
Not to exceed $50,000
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend Approval
Community Engagement:
N/A
Strategic Goals:
Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community
Legal Review Required?
N/A