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RESOLUTION NO. 5952
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT FRONT END LOADER
WHEREAS, the City Council previously approved the purchase of a 1989
Caterpillar 936E Series front end loader; and
WHEREAS, said loader has been in use for fifteen years and has reached
its economically useful life; and
WHEREAS, Staff has researched and thoroughly tested two brands of
front end loaders and determined the Case 621 D front end loader performed as
well as the other brand and is the best financial choice for the City; and
WHEREAS, a 2003 Case 621 D front end loader can be purchased from
St. Joseph Equipment under state contract for $114,529.00. Tax of $5,299.39
and applicable transfer fees will be additional; and
WHEREAS, the existing 1989 Caterpillar 936E loader retains a salvage
value and a trade-in amount offered by St. Joseph Equipment is $33,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the 2003 General Fund, Snow and Ice Department, Vehicle
account, (Account 100-4472-7040) has $100,000.00 budgeted for this loader
purchase including trade-in; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. The purchase of a 2003 Case 621 D front end loader under state contract
is approved.
2. A contract to 51. Joseph Equipment in the amount of $119,828.39 for the
purchase of said loader, amount includes tax of $5,299.39. (Additional
transfer fees as applicable), is awarded.
3. The trade-in of the1989 Caterpillar 936E front end loader to St. Joseph
Equipment at a credited value of $33,000.00 is approved.
4. The City's net cost of $86,828.39 plus applicable transfer fees will replace
the 1989 Caterpillar 936E front end loader.
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Resolution 5952
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Adopted this 24th day of February 2003.
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James Ericson
Interim City Clerk/Administrator
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