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RESOLUTION NO. 5750 APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT UTILITY TRUCK FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW COUNTY OF RAMSEY STATE OF MINNESOTA WHEREAS, on March 25, 2002, a City owned 2000 F-250 utility truck was involved in an accident whereby the cost to repair the damage was greater than the value of the vehicle and was therefore “totaled”; and WHEREAS, the City carries a $10,000 deductible on this vehicle; and WHEREAS, the City’s insurance claims adjustor contacted the City with the following quotes and options: 1. Sell the truck, with the utility box, for $20,500 with a $10,000 deductible. 2. Remove the utility box from the truck, replace it with a factory box (it has been stored in cold storage), and sell the truck for $20,000 with a $10,000 deductible. ; and WHEREAS, Option 2 is in the City best interest; and WHEREAS, the damaged truck can be replaced with a 2002 Ford F-250 Extended Cab. This truck would be purchased under state contract. Thus it would forego the requirement to acquire additional bids; and WHEREAS, the state contract bid for a 2002 F-250 Extended Cab from Superior Ford is $20,737.00 until April 24, 2002; and WHEREAS, funds to replace this vehicle which includes the difference in the sale amount of the damaged truck and the cost of the replacement truck, and the payment of the insurance deductible will be derived from the Contingency Account of the Water Infrastructure and Equipment Maintenance Department of the Enterprise Fund (700-4823-9100); and WHEREAS, there is currently $15,000 in available funds in this account; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the Mounds View City Council does hereby approve the purchase of a 2002 F-250 Extended Cab from Superior Ford under state contract in the amount of $20,737.00.