Submitted by: Hal Metzler
Submitting Department: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Purchase of an Electric Trash Truck
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that the Mayor and Council authorize the City Administrator to enter into an agreement with Potomac Truck Center for the purchase of an electric trash truck, and authorize an expenditure not to exceed $680,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds. The Treasurer is authorized to make the required modification to the budget to facilitate this purchase, pending legal review.
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Summary Background:
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a significant change in the waste collection and disposal in the City. Since March of 2020 the City has seen an increase is solid waste collected of up to 40%. This additional waste has increased the wear and tear on an aging fleet of trucks. Trash trucks have a typical service life of 5-7 years, with several of the City’s fleet nearly double that age. Electric trash trucks are not as severely affected by COVID-19 related shipping and production issues. Current estimated delivery times can be as low as 6 months, while the delivery for a diesel truck is currently estimated to be as much as 2 years.
Next Steps:
Issue purchase order and complete the order
Fiscal Impact:
NTE $680,000
City Administrator Comments:
Recommends approval
Community Engagement:
N/A
Strategic Goals:
Goal 2 - Ensure the Long-Term Economic Viability of the City
Legal Review Required?
Pending