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shape as has been suggested by the Public Works Supervisor, can operate for several years yet. <br />Further that the ag tractor is in a similar situation, particularly given the suggestion that we will be <br />reducing ditch mowing in the urban area. I believe that purchase of a skid loader, versus possible <br />rental of a skid loader, is fairly similar in cost potential but in that this would be an added piece of <br />equipment, the problems created by location of the eouipment are greater than the benefit of having <br />one on hand. The turf aerator would be utilized only in the spring and in the fall and I would <br />suggest that if we need one we can rent one. Regarding the one-ton dump, you will note that it has <br />approximately 63,000 miles on it. It has been suggested that this vehicle has been burdened more <br />than the mileage would suggest; however, it has not been supported that any maintenance beyond <br />fluid changes has been required of the vehicle. It has been further suggested that this vehicle has a <br />high propensity to break down during an upcoming snow event this winter, I would suggest that a <br />new vehicle could break down just as easily. Further, in that we have 10 pieces of snow plow <br />equipment on average if one piece of equipment is not available, it will increase our plowing time <br />by two hours for that event. Replacing a vehicle on the premise that this will occur and costing the <br />General Fund $t9,000 is not justified to me. <br /> <br />Finally you will note that I am not suggesting replacement of the Fire Department tanker truck. In <br />considering replacement of this truck, I believe you should note the Public Works five-year capital <br />outlay requests and consider further what your ultimate desires will be about possible replacement <br />about any Public Works vehicles in 1993. You will note that the Public Works Supervisor has <br />suggested for 1994, purchase of a new backhoe and replacement of the Elgin sweeper. Further, he <br />will likely request again, replacement of the ag tractor, the Fiat-Allis loader, the one-ton truck and <br />purchase of a skid loader for 1994. Given all that and given that there is some likelihood that some <br />of this equipment may need to be purchased, it may make sense to begin setting aside dollars for <br />the tanker truck. <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br /> <br />Subject to your discussion and review, authorize $29,082 for purchase of the capital outlay <br />eqmpment as requested. <br /> <br />/jmt <br /> <br /> <br />