1h. Consider Purchase of Fire Department Grass Rig (2007 CIP)
CITY OF
CHANHASSEN
7700 Market Boulevard
PO Box 147
Chanhassen, MN 55317
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MEMORANDUM
Todd Gerhardt, City Manager
Greg Geske, Fire Chief ~
November 24, 2008 ~.
SUBJECT: Approve Purchase #219 Fire Department Grass Rig (2007 CIP
Vehicles) - PW016MMM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
PROPOSED MOTION
"The City Council approves
Grass Rig (2007 CIP Vehicles)."
the purchase of #219 Fire Department
City Council approval requires a simple majority vote of the City Council
present.
DISCUSSION
Annually, the City considers replacement of vehicles that have reached their
average life expectancy and are showing signs of needing major maintenance. It
has been the City's practice to keep fire department vehicles as reliable as
possible. The No. 219 Fire Department Grass Rig was budgeted for replacement
in the 2007 CIP but was never requested.
DISCUSSION/JUSTIFICATION
#219 Fire Department Grass Rig
The 1988 Fire Department Grass Rig is 20 years old and due for replacement.
This vehicle is still in fair condition and with minor improvements can still be
used in the department. No. 219 is proposed to moved down to a command
vehicle to replace the No. 200 vehicle. No. 200 is a 1996 Crown Victoria with
78,000 miles on it and it has severe rust. With 12 years of use, this vehicle will
need expensive repairs due to rusted brake and fuel lines. No. 219 will take the
place of No. 200 and be used for personal injury, carbon monoxide, and medical
calls. The No. 200 vehicle will be sold at auction.
Chanhassen is a Community for Life - Providing for Today and Planning for Tomorrow
Paul Oehme
Purchase 2007 elP Vehicles
November 24, 2008
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2009 GMC Sierra 3500 HD
Emergency Signal & Lighting Equipment
Graphics
Utility/Service Body
TOTAL
$ 33,304.48
$ 16,790.56
$ 1,200.00
$ 8.176.00
$ 59,471.04
The budgeted amount in the 2007 CIP for this vehicle is $85,000.00.
SUMMARY
The City's fleet continues to go past the normal replacement age of ten years for
most vehicles. It is important to replace these units on a timely basis to keep the
fleet as reliable as possible and to avoid major repair costs.
Attachment: 2007 CIP EQ-054
c: Charlie Siegle, Fleet Superintendent
g:\eng\public\pwO1 6\purchase 2007 cip vehicles memo - grass rig. doc
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Capital Improvement Program
'City of Chanhassen, MN
Account # 1 400-4135-4704
Account # 3
2007 thru 2011 Contact Unassigned
Department Major Equipment
Type Vehicles
Useful Life 10-15 years
Category Fire
Priority n/a
Total Project Cost $205,000
Project #
EQ-054
Project Name Fire Vehicles
Account #2
I>escription I
This item allows for the replacement of existing equipment. Vehicles are purchased off either the Hennepin County or State of Minnesota
cooperative bid. Orders are typically required to be placed up to one (1) year in advance of delivery.
Justification I
. As vehicles age they become less reliable. Also, they require more costly maintenance. Vehicles proposed for replacement are:
Unit 219 - 1988 chev 1 ton (2007) $85,000
Unit 703 - 1999 Explorer (2008) $40,000
Unit 207 - 1995 Astro Van (2009) $40,000
Unit 706 - 1997 Expedition (2010) $40,000
Expenditures
Vehides
2007
85,000
Total 85,000
2008
40,000
40,000
2009
40,000 .
40,000
2010
40,000
40,000
2011
Total
205,000
205,000
Funding Sources
Capital Replacement Fund
Total
2007
85,000
85,000
2008
40,000
.40,000
2009
40,000
40,000
2010
40,000
40,000
2011
Total
205,000
205,000
Operational Impact/Other I
These purchases will include a limited warranty and will reduce the annual maintenance and repair costs. The electrical work on the Aerial Truck
will correct an existing problem that has been a concern of the mechanics for some time.
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