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Item No: 8K �T Meeting Date: November 25, 2024 MOUNDS VIEWType of Business: CB Administrator Review: City of Mounds View Staff Report To: Honorable Mayor and City Council From: Pete Szurek, Public Works Superintendent Don Peterson, Director of Public Works/Parks and Recreation Item Title/Subject: Resolution 10008, Approving the Purchase of a 2024 Bandit 12XP Intimidator Wood Chipper Background/Discussion: One of the many responsibilities of Public Works has been tree removal, storm clean up and pruning tree in City parks, facility grounds, boulevards, right of ways and natural areas. Staff has researched and tested various 12" woodchippers that would best fit the needs and operations of the department and has received a quote for a new Bandit 12XP Intimidator, from Tri-State Bobcat of Little Canada MN for a total of$49,165.00 including shipping charges. Staff has discussed moving this purchase to 2024, with the City Administrator and Finance Director as part of the Storm Water Pond projects, as City Staff will be assisting with removing of trees with both projects. The chipper is in the proposed 2025 Vehicle & Equipment Fund Budget, Parks account 460-4360-7030 for $69,000.00 Strategic Plan Strategy/Goal: Maintain and Plan for Infrastructure Improvements. Financial Impact: a 2024 Budget Adjustment of $49,165.00 in the Vehicle & Equipment Fund, account 460-4360-7030 to purchase the Bandit 12XP chipper is required. Recommendation: Staff recommends the purchase of a Bandit 12XP Intimidator Chipper from Tri-State Bobcat of Little Canada MN, a Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) vendor, for a total of$49,165.00 including shipping charges with a 2024 Budget Adjustment of$49,165.00 to Vehicle and Equipment Fund account 460-4360-7030. Respectfully submitted, Don Peterson, Director of Pete Szurek, Public Works Superintendent Public Works/Parks and Recreation The Mounds View Vision A Thriving Desirable Community