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DPS SB&H DEMOLITION EXCAVATOR PURCHASE $215,000
Streets, Bridges, and Harbor
Jeremy Mikolajczyk (x1537)
Paul M. Rasmusson (x7868)
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Authorizing the Mayor to enter into the necessary contracts for capital equipment; authorizing the expenditure of $215,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for the purchase of one (1) Volvo EC220EL Demolition Equipped Excavator through Sourcewell and Fire Suppression System for the Department of Public Service, Division of Streets, Bridges and Harbor; waiving competitive bid provisions of TMC Chapter 187; authorizing the Mayor to accept bids and award contracts; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The Division of Streets, Bridges and Harbor utilizes excavators within the demolition program. These excavators are commonly used to take down structures and dilapidated homes. Recently, one (1) of Streets, Bridges and Harbor's demolition excavators caught fire and is not repairable. Some items, such as the arm and bucket, will be salvaged as usable parts from this machine. The last time the Division purchased one (1) of these machines was in 2012.
The fiscal impact of this Ordinance is as follows:
- The amount of funds requested: $215,000
- The expenditure budget line item: 5040-23100-8CP2136SBHEXV
- New revenue generated (operational revenue, grants, if any): no
- Revenue budget line item (if any): none
- Are funds budgeted in the current fiscal year (yes/no)?: yes
- Is this a capital project (yes/no)? no
- If yes, is it new or existing (new/existing)? N/A
- What section of the city's Strategic Plan does this support:
o Excellence in Basic Services (yes/no) yes
o Quality Community Investment (Livable City, Development) (yes/no) yes
o Workplace Culture & Customer Service (yes/no) yes
o Environment (yes/no) yes
The necessary expenditure is budgeted and was anticipated for the purchase of the following equipment: All pricing is considered estimated and could change due to today's economic condition...
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