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CITY OF HUGO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT TO: Bryan Bear, City Administrator FROM: Scott Anderson, Public Works Director SUBJECT: Purchase of a Combination Sewer Cleaning Truck DATE: April 12, 2018 BACKGROUND For many years the Public Works Department has been borrowing a combination sewer cleaning truck from White Bear Township to perform necessary sanitary sewer and storm sewer maintenance. This work includes routine cleaning of sanitary sewer mainlines and sanitary lift stations. It also includes the cleaning of stormwater infrastructure such as sump catch basins and other devices designed to reduce stormwater pollution. The combination sewer cleaning truck is critical in the response to sanitary sewer back up emergencies. This type of equipment allows you to clean sewers and vacuum debris and water at the same time. The Current sewer cleaning equipment operated by the Public Works Department is a 1985 Ford 8000 with "Jetter" sewer cleaning equipment installed on it. Essentially, it is a truck mounted water tank with a high pressure hose system. It does not have the capability to vacuum debris. Among the disadvantages of borrowing a combination sewer cleaning truck is the limited availability. Borrowing from a neighboring community becomes difficult to schedule as it can only be done when they are not using their equipment. Ownership of this type of equipment would increase the availability to routinely perform stormwater and sanitary sewer infrastructure maintenance. The purchase of a USED combination sewer cleaning truck is something that the Public Works Department has been planning for quite some time. Staff has worked with Finance Director, Ron Otkin to budget and plan for this equipment. Staff feels that purchasing a quality used truck is the best option for Hugo. New combination trucks range in price between $450k and $500k. Staff feels confident that a quality used truck valued at half the price of new can be found and secured.