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MEMO TO: Chuck Whiting FROM: John Hammerschmidt TOPIC: Truck Report DATE : October 18,1999 REQUEST: Copy to City Council It has come to my attention that their has been constant questioning about the cost of the golf course pickup, the lettering on the pickup, the use of the old pickup, and possible improper use of the new pickup. Unfortunately even after all these questions have been answered in a public format and documentation provided, new questions are being asked or statements being made that seem mistrustful and somewhat inappropriate. Hopefully I can clear up any confusion regarding this issue so that nobody has to waste anymore time on this issue. The cost of the pickup was $21,500. With tax and liscence the total was $24,682, not the $35,000 that Mr. Janke keeps bringing up at council meetings. The lettering on the pickup was delayed by wrong colors, wrong letters, and scheduling conflicts, but has been put on with many compliments on the design. The old pickup was worth $1,200 and instead of surplusing it, I have kept it to serve as both a partial replacement for our utility vehicles, (those vehicles cost $14,000 ea.), and as a second vehicle for running errands. I'm assuming that questions regarding improper use of the vehicle revolve around the mistaken idea that we are open nine to five, five days a week, instead of 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM seven days a week. I should also note that most evenings I return to do irigation work, repair work, or security checks after hours. If you would prefer that I use my own vehicle for many of these miles and just expense the mileage please let me know. Up to this point I have just followed our current policies. I am confused what the exact issue is and would appreciate it if you or the council had some unanswered questions that need to be addressed.