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Hugo City Council Meeting Minutes for September 6, 2011 Page 5 of 8 resolution will, based on estimated market values, keep the urban tax rate at 34.226% of tax capacity. However, state changes to the Market Value Homestead Credit program may push the tax rate higher. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved RESOLUTION 2011-27 APPROVING PRELIMINARY TAX LEVY PAYABLE IN 2012. Approve Change Order No. 8 and Final Pay Request from GenCon Construction for Hanifl Fields Park Shelter For the past several months, City staff along with City Attorney Dave Snyder worked through the final construction and contract issues related to GenCon Construction, the general contractor for the construction of the Hanifl Fields Park Shelter. Staff recommended to Council approval of the Change Order No. 8 and approval of the final pay request from GenCon Construction for work completed on the Hanifl Fields Park Shelter. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved Change Order No. 8 and Final Pay Request in the amount of $41,835.13. Approve the Resignation and Re-classification of Public Works Lead Worker Tom Smith Tom Smith has given notice of his resignation as Public Works Lead Worker and has requested to continue his employment with the City as a regular Public Works Maintenance Worker. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the resignation of Tom Smith as lead worker and categorizes him as a regular Public Works Worker. Approve the Internal Advertisement for the Public Works Lead Worker position Tom Smith has given notice of his resignation as Public Works Lead Worker and has requested to continue his employment with the City as a regular Public Works Maintenance Worker. With this resignation, staff is requesting Council approval to advertise for internal applicants to fill the vacant position. This position plays a key role in the supervision and administration of the Public Works Department. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the advertisement within the Public Works Department for applications to fill the position of Lead Public Works Worker. Approve the Purchase of Ford F-550 Dump Body Truck to Replace the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 Included in the City's 2011 Budget is funding for the purchase of a 1 -ton dump truck to replace the Department's aging 2001 Dodge Ram 3500. The current 2001 Dodge Ram 3500 has served the City well over the past 10 years. Recently, the truck has had several major repairs including transmission work, ball joints, cooling system and 4 wheel drive component replacement. As the vehicle continues to age, these types of major repairs are expected to continue, which adds support to the City's 10 year replacement practice. Staff has worked diligently to research and specify the appropriate truck to meet the current needs of the Public Works Department. Staff recommends purchasing a 2011 Ford F-550 cab and chassis with dump body from Elk River Ford. This truck will be purchased off a state contract through the Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) assuring the City of a fair and discounted price of $41,318 plus tax and licensing. At a later date, a plow attachment will be purchased and mounted on this truck. Staff has budgeted $65,000 for the purchase of this truck and would be well below this amount at time of delivery. Adoption of the Consent Agenda approved the purchase of the Ford F-550 cab and chassis with dump body from Elk River Ford through the State of Minnesota Cooperative Purchasing Venture for a price of $41,318 plus tax and licensing.