Resolution - #92-01-010 - 01/14/1992

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Councilmember Peterson introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #92-01-010 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF 3/4 TON 4 X 4 PICK-UP TRUCK AND SNOW PLOW FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT WHEREAS, the adopted 1992 General Fund Budget appropriated funds for a 3/4 ton 4 x 4 pick-up truck and snow plow for the Public Works Department; and WHEREAS, Public Works Supervisor Merle Mevissen recommends that the City purchase the truck with bids taken by the Hennepin County Cooperative Purchasing Group of which the City is a member; and WHEREAS, the bid for light trucks was awarded to North Star Dodge for a Dodge W-250 in the amount of $14,393.00; and WHEREAS, Public Works Supervisor Mevissen has also received the following bids for a 7.5' snow plow: Bidder Type of Plow Amount Crysteel Western (light duty) $1,730.00 Crysteel Western pro $1,890.00 Crysteel Fisher $1,940.00 Truck Utilities Leo $2,095.00 AND WHEREAS, Public Works Supervisor Mevissen recommends accepting the bid from Truck Utilities for a heavy duty Leo 7.5' snow plow in the amount of $2,095.00, as it is the best quality snow plow. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the City Council of the City of Ramsey hereby authorizes the purchase of a Dodge W-250 3/4 ton 4 x 4 pick-up truck for the Public Works Department from North Star Dodge in the amount of $14,393.00. 2) That the City Council further authorizes the purchase of a Leo 7.5' snow plow for the Public Works Department from Truck Utilities in the amount of $2,095.00. 3) That these purchases be charged to capital outlay for the subfunction of Street Maintenance. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Mayor Gilbertson and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Gilbertson Councilmember Peterson Councilmember Hardin Councilmember Beyer Councilmember Cich