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A description of these items are as such: Motor Grader The new grader would replace a 1978 John Deere Grader. Costs of repairing the current grader is costing more than its actual present value. Included in the 1998 year-end transfer was $132,500 and $68,258 in the equipment replacement fund (depreciated value of the 1978 John Deere Grader) for a total of $200,758 to fund the purchase of a new grader. A new grader can be purchased from the State of Minnesota Cooperative Purchasing Venture. It is being requested that staff be allowed to order the grader through the State contract. One-Ton Truck This one-ton truck would be a new vehicle in the City's fleet. This truck would be utilized by the new maintenance worker who was hired effective, January 1, 1999. Included in the 1998 year-end budget transfer was $40,000 to fund this purchase. The truck can be purchased from the Hennepin County Purchasing Cooperative. It is being requested that staff be allowed to order the one-ton through the County contract. Cab and Chassis The purchase of a truck cab and chassis would replace the existing chassis on Unit #602. The existing water trucks chassis has deteriorated to the point that its beyond repair. Included in the 1998 year-end budget transfer was $40,000 to acquire a cab and chassis. It has been determined that neither of the cooperative purchasing ventures have awarded contracts for truck cab and chassis making it necessary to prepare specifications and solicit sealed bids, as it is estimated to be in excess of $25,000. It is being requested that staff be allowed to prepare specifications and solicit sealed bids for this purchase. Capital Items - Category #2. - The items that fall under this category are as follows: General Government Buildings: Included in the 1999 budget is $10,000 for tuckpointing of City Hall. As stated above, staff will Acquire no less than two written quotes for this purchase.