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CASE # CONSIDER ACQUIRING USED EQUIPMENT FOR SNOW/ICE OPERATIONS ADJACENT TO THE RAMSEY MUNICIPAL CENTER By: Brian E. Olson, Director of Public Works / Principal City Engineer Background: On Friday, January 23, 2009, Staff met with the City of Andover to discuss a number of issues including a piece of used equipment (a 2000 Holder model C -240 with 861 hours (see attached pictures)) that they had available for sale. On April 21, 2009, the Public Works Committee met and Staff presented a case detailing the snow plowing and ice control activities for the 2008 -2009 winter season. Since there was significant discussion revolving around the maintenance activities and coordination adjacent to the Municipal Center, Staff began to explore options to become more efficient in this area. Building Maintenance (who handles the snow removal and ice control activities on the steps and sidewalks) and Public Works (who handles the snow removal and maintenance activities in the parking lots and roads) met to discuss the situation and concluded that another piece of equipment would make our . operation more efficient and provide an additional service by providing the ability to add salt to the walks, steps, parking lots and parking ramp much easier and more timely. Staff contacted the City of Andover to see if the used equipment was still in their possession and found that it was and it had the following specifications: 2000 Holder model C -240 with 861 hours (see attached pictures). Included with the $13,000 purchase are the following: • Broom attachment • V -plow attachment • Snow blower attachment • Reversible plow attachment • Dump box and drop sander • Spare set of tires Our typical sidewalk snow plow machine has an expected life of 10 years. Although this piece of equipment is nearing that timeframe it has low hours and is in exceptional shape. Funding: Staff is proposing that the funding for this equipment be paid for by utilizing the Fleet Fund which is a fund that is regenerated by selling excess vehicles and equipment at auction. This fund currently has balance of approximately $40,000. Recommendation: Authorize staff to acquire the 2000 Holder model C -240 for a price of $13,000 plus any applicable taxes. Council Action: Motion to authorize staff to acquire the 2000 Holder model C -240 for a price of $13,000 plus any applicable taxes. Enclosures: Pictures of equipment and attachments.