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MEL <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION Agenda Section: 11. <br /> MHOS Report Number: 93-697WS <br /> 12-2-93 <br /> STAFF REPORT <br /> if <br /> �° December 6, 1993 Report Date: <br /> AGENDA SESSION DATE <br /> DISPOSITION <br /> Item Description: Purchase of Engine Analyzer <br /> Administrator's Review/Recommendation: <br /> - No comments to supplement this report N <br /> - Comments attached. N <br /> Explanation/Summary (attach supplement sheets as necessary.) <br /> SUMMARY; <br /> In the 1993 Budget Council approved the purchase of a new engine <br /> analyzer to replace the outdated model. This purchase was equally <br /> funded through the shop, water, and sewer capital accounts, each <br /> supplying $4, 000. During the budget process, this dollar figure was a <br /> rough estimate due to the fact that new technology was being tested and <br /> accurate prices were not available. Staff has had demonstrations from <br /> two of the remaining scope manufacturers, Snap-On and Sun, and received <br /> quotes on both. The quotes are as follows: <br /> Snap-On $16,894.75 <br /> Sun $19,995.95 <br /> Although these two analyzers do basically the same job, they are not <br /> considered equals and the Sun scope is more suitable for our <br /> application. Some of the reasons staff is recommending the Sun scope <br /> are: <br /> A. Greater Flexibility <br /> 1. Computer operated, which is more user friendly. <br /> 2. Storage of records for maintenance costs. <br /> 3 . Capable of handling more of a variety of different <br /> vehicles and models. <br /> 4. Produccs a computer printout of the analysis. <br /> 5. Numerous free training classes and updates. <br /> As mentioned earlier, budgeted funds for this expenditure are $12, 000 <br /> and the purchase price of the Sun scope with tax is $21, 295. 69. Staff <br /> seeks Council's approval of using $3 , 000 from the sewer capital account, <br /> (730-4121-703) (originally budgeted for a patch trailer) , and $6, 300 <br /> from the street capital account, (100-4270-703) originally budgeted for <br /> a changable message sian trailer) to provide the remaining balance for <br /> this purer j, - <br /> - IV 4Z <br /> Mi e Ulrich, Public Works Supervisor <br /> RECOMMENDATION; <br /> Staff recommends the purchase of the Sun Model MCS4000 engine analyzer <br /> for $21,300. 00 and authorization from City Council to utilize other <br /> capital funds for the purchase <br />