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A 2006 1 ton Ford F-350 4X4 can be purchased from Elk River Ford under state contract, foregoing the requirement of acquiring additional bids, for the cost of $21,686.60. Tax, license, and transfer fees would cost an additional $1,543.63. In addition to the truck itself, additional equipment and options are necessary to fully utilize this truck. These include: a combination dump/utility box, strobe light, light bar, 2-way radio, and “City of Mounds View” logos. These items can be purchased for approximately $10,000.00. A summary of the proposed truck replacement follows: • 2006 1 ton Ford F-350 4X4 Pick Up Truck $21,686.60 • Tax, License, and Transfer Fees $ 1,543.63 Subtotal: $23,230.23 • Equipment $10,000.00 Total: $33,230.23 The 2006 General Fund, Parks Vehicle Account (Account 100-4360-7030) has $32,000.00 budgeted for this pick up truck purchase. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of a 2006 1 ton Ford F-350 4X4 Pick Up Truck under state contract and award a contract to Elk River Ford in the amount of $23,230.23 for the purchase of this truck, including tax, license, and transfer fees. Staff also recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of equipment for the 2006 1 ton Ford F-350 4X4 Pick Up Truck from local equipment supply companies in the amount of approximately $10,000.00. Finally, Staff recommends that the City Council approve the disposal of Unit No.469, via Government Auction, as soon as the above-mentioned truck is put into service. The trade-in amount is estimated to be $2,00.00 to $3,000.00. The amount sold for at Government Auction is not established until date of sale. The City can put a “reserve” on the truck to guarantee the sale of no less than $2,000. Respectfully Submitted, Steven Dazenski, Parks Supervisor