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<br /> <br /> <br />CITY OF HUGO <br /> <br />CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT <br /> <br /> <br />TO: Bryan Bear, City Administrator <br /> <br />FROM: Mike Loeffler, Public Works Supervisor <br /> <br />SUBJECT: Replacement of Water Truck Tank <br /> <br />DATE: For the City Council Meeting of March 2, 2026 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br /> <br />In 2015, the City purchased a used water truck from Mountain Hi Truck in Walla Walla <br />Washington for gravel road maintenance. This winter staff discovered leaks in the water <br />tank from corrosion. Staff researched repair of the existing tank and found the cost to be <br />prohibitive vs the longevity of an old tank. Quotes were received to budget for a new <br />water truck (chassis and tank) both steel and stainless steel. Pricing came in at <br />$350,000.00 to $375,000.00 and would require renting water trucks for the interim. <br /> <br />A third option would be ordering a new exact replacement tank from the original <br />manufacturer for the existing chassis. New tanks are now sandblasted and epoxied on <br />the interior for longevity. Being that the City’s Peterbilt chassis alone has little resale <br />value but is still in good condition, staff believes this is the best option for cost and <br />longevity for the City of Hugo. After discussion with the Finance Director, and given the <br />substantial cost of the replacement, staff recommends funding the purchase through the <br />Equipment CIP Fund to prevent depleting the Street Department General Fund budget. <br /> <br />DESIRED ACTION <br /> <br />Staff recommends the City Council approve the ordering and purchase of a new water <br />tank from Mountain High Truck & Equipment LLC for $28,000.00 with an additional cost <br />of $15,000.00 for shipping, sandblasting and painting the exterior and new fenders for <br />the chassis. <br />