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Waste Handler Dozer Purchase $1,200,000
Solid Waste Operations
Ryan Murphy (X2640)/Megan Robson (x2306)
Revised
Title
Authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for the purchase of a CAT D8 Dozer; authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for said purchase utilizing a collaborative purchasing agreement; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
This Ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $1,200,000 from the appropriated CIP fund for the purchase of a CAT D8 Waste Handler Dozer. A waste handler dozer has special components to handle the harsh environment associated with landfill operations. These components include a larger blade, specialized undercarriage, enhanced cooling system, extra guards, and cab filtration.
The division is requesting to purchase the dozer from Ohio CAT through a Sourcewell contract for this purchase. Use of collaborative purchase is authorized under Ordinance 265-08. Ohio CAT, out of Perrysburg, completes all repairs and preventative maintenance on heavy equipment at the landfill. They have proven capacity to provide these services timely to minimize equipment downtime and maintain operations. The purchase includes a standard warranty of 12 Month/unlimited hours on the full machine. Also included is an extended coverage for 60 Months/7500 Hours on the powertrain including engine, transmission and hydraulic system.
Summary
NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 is authorized for expenditure from the Capital Improvement Fund, Account Code 5040-24500-8CP2518LNDEQP for the purchase of a CAT D8 Waste Handler.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor is authorized to utilize a cooperative purchase agreement and enter into a contract for the purchase authorized in Section 1, upon terms and conditions acceptable to the Director of Law and the Director of Public Service.
SECTION 3. That the Director of Finance is authorized to draw their warrant or warrants against the Account Code in Section 1 in payment of the above authorized obligations in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 upon presentation of the proper voucher or vouchers.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that the same is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and property, and for further reason that the Ordinance must be immediately effective in order to allow the timely replacement of non-emergency equipment.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas 9, nays 0.
Passed: March 11, 2025, as an emergency measure: yeas 9, nays 0.
Attest:
Julie A. Gibbons Carrie Hartman
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: March 12, 2025
Wade Kapszukiewicz
Mayor