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<br />G.11 Approve Replacement of Water Truck Tank <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 tank <br />from corrosion. Staff researched repair of the existing tank and found the cost to be prohibitive <br />vs the longevity of an old tank. Quotes were received to budget for a new water truck (chassis <br />and tank) both steel and stainless steel. Pricing came in at $350,000.00 to $375,000.00 and would <br />require renting water trucks for the interim. A third option would be ordering a new exact <br />replacement tank from the original manufacturer for the existing chassis. New tanks are now <br />sandblasted and epoxied on the interior for longevity. Being that the City’s Peterbilt chassis <br />alone has little resale value but is still in good condition, staff believes this is the best option for <br />cost and longevity for the City of Hugo. After discussion with the Finance Director, and given <br />the 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. Staff <br />recommends the City Council approve the ordering and purchase of a new water tank from <br />Mountain High Truck & Equipment LLC for $28,000.00 with an additional cost of $15,000.00 <br />for shipping, sandblasting and painting the exterior and new fenders for the chassis. <br /> <br />G.12 Approval of Sale of Surplus Public Works and Fire Department Equipment <br /> <br />Public Works and Fire Department staff are requesting City Council approval for the sale of <br />several pieces of City equipment that are no longer of service to the departments. Some of this <br />equipment has been replaced and new equipment is already in service, other pieces are just <br />simply no longer used and have been stored at Public Works and the Fire Hall. Public Works <br />staff would like to utilize an online auction service to facilitate the sale of this equipment. Staff <br />is requesting Council authorization to move forward with the sale of surplus equipment using an <br />online auction format. <br /> <br />G.13 Approve Resolution Adopting Water and Sanitary Sewer Pro Forma Financial Guide <br />for 2026 and Establishing Service Rates <br /> <br />The Finance Department has completed its analysis of water and sewer billing data and has <br />prepared a pro forma financial guide and corresponding service rates for the 2026 fiscal year. <br />Water and sewer rates were last adjusted in 2025. At that time, adjustments were made to both <br />base rates and usage rates. The overall goal is to provide adequate revenue to cover water and <br />sewer operations as contained in the pro forma financial guide and staff is recommending <br />increases to water and sanitary sewer base rates. Staff recommends Council approve the <br />Resolution Adopting a Pro Forma Financial Guide for Water and Sanitary Sewer Operations for <br />the 2026 Fiscal Year and Establishing Service Rates. <br /> <br />I.1 Approve Plans and Specs and Authorize Bids for 2026 Bald Eagle Industrial Park Area <br />Street Improvement <br /> <br />City Council had previously authorized staff to prepare plans and specifications for the 2026 <br />Bald Eagle Industrial Park Area Street Improvement Project. The 2026 Bald Eagle Industrial <br />Park Area Street Improvement Project consists of full-depth pavement removal, paving, mill and <br />overlay improvements, spot curb and gutter replacement, trail improvements, street lighting <br />improvements, and minor utility improvements. Plans and Specifications have been prepared for <br />the 2026 Bald Eagle Industrial Park Area Street Improvement Project and are ready for <br />advertisement for bidding. Staff is requesting approval of the plans and specifications for the