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RESOLUTION NO. 6163
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT DUMP TRUCK
WHEREAS, the City Council previously approved the purchase of a 1989
Ford 8000 Series Dump Truck; and
WHEREAS, said dump truck has been in use for fifteen years and has
reached its economically useful life; and
WHEREAS, Ford no longer produces the 8000 series truck; they have
been replaced with Sterling brand trucks; and
WHEREAS, a 2004 Sterling brand dump truck can be purchased from
Boyer Ford under state contract for $56,362.00. Tax, license, and transfer fees
would cost an additional $3,663.53; and
WHEREAS, the existing 1989 truck retains a salvage value and a trade-in
amount offered by Boyer Ford is $14,000.00; and
WHEREAS, additional equipment and options such as a dump body, front
plow, wing plow, snow plowing light package, and controls are necessary to fully
utilize truck; and
WHEREAS, said equipment and options can also be purchased under
state contract and installed for $50,593.00 by J-Craft Company. Tax would cost
an additional $3,388.55; and
WHEREAS, the 2004 General Fund, Snow and Ice Department, Vehicle
account, (Account 100-4472-7040) has $115,000.00 budgeted for this dump
truck purchase; 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 2004 Sterling Dump Truck under state contract is
approved.
2. A contract to Boyer Ford in the amount of $60,025.53 for the purchase of
said truck, including tax, license, and transfer fees is awarded.
3. The purchase of equipment and options for the 2004 Sterling Dump Truck
including a dump body, plows, lights, and controls under state contract is
approved.
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4. A contract to J-Craft Company in the amount of $53,881.55 for the
purchase and installation of said equipment and options is awarded.
5. The trade-in of the 1989 Ford 8000 Series Dump Truck to Boyer Ford at a
credited value of $14,000.00 is approved.
6. Including tax, license, and transfer fees, this represents a final net City
cost of $99,907.08 to replace the 1989 dump truck.
Adopted this 1 ih day of January 2004.
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James Ericson, Acting City Administrator
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