HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 8918Resolution 8918 Continued
RESOLUTION 8918
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A USED FORK LIFT FOR THE PUBLIC
WORKS FACILITY
WHEREAS, during the design phase of the Public Works Facility (City Project No.
2017 -CO2) an allowance of $50,000 for the purchase and installation of an overhead
crane system; and,
WHEREAS, due to unforeseen problems and costs associated with contaminated
soils from an old waste oil tank and hydraulic hoist leak, during the construction of the
facility, those funds were used to offset the costs associated with these corrections; and,
WHEREAS, Public Works Staff recognized that there was a need for a fork lift truck
to raise items to the mezzanines; and,
WHEREAS, Public Works Staff discussed the need for this purchase with City
Administrator Zikmund and Finance Director Beer; and,
WHEREAS, Staff received estimates for used fork lifts with a range of cost from
$13,000 to $18,000. Staff continued searching and was able to locate a used fork lift on
the State of MN Surplus on line auction.
WHEREAS, Staff discussed the possibility to submit a bid with City Administrator
Zikmund and City Attorney Riggs. The recommendation was to proceed with submitting
a bid and have the City Council approve the purchase at the next regular Council Meeting,
if the City was the high bid; and,
WHEREAS, The City of Mounds View was not the high bid and received a quote
for a reconditioned fork lift from Toyota -Lift of Minnesota from Brooklyn Park MN for a
cost of $12,400.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
ATTEST:
(sea!)
Resolution 8918 Continued
The City hereby authorizes the purchase of a used Toyota Fork Lift from
Toyota -Fork Lift of Minnesota of Brooklyn Park MN for $12,400.
2. To be funded from the following accounts:
Parks
Vehicle and Equipment
Street Sign Maintenance
Street Maintenance
Water
Sewer
Storm Sewer
Street Cleaning
100-4360-1210 - $1,475
100-4465-1220 - $1,475
100-4475-1600 - $1,475
100-4470-1230 - $1,475
700-4823-1600 - $1,575
730-4823-1230-$1,575
745-4415-1230 - $1,700
745-4417-1230 - $1,700
3. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to
execute all appropriate documents to effectuate the actions contemplated
by this resolution.
The Mayor and City Administrator, Staff and consultants are hereby
authorized and directed to take any and all additional steps and actions
necessary or convenient in order to accomplish the intent of this Resolution.
Adopted this 26th day of February, 2018
Carol A. Mueller, Mayor
+em, City Administrator