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<br />e <br /> <br />.e <br /> <br />REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br />Agenda Date R~quested: <br />Requested By: <br /> <br />October 10; 2OOS~ <br />Steve GUlett ~ <br /> <br />Appropriation <br /> <br />Source of Funds: <br /> <br />Motor Pool <br /> <br />Department: Public Works <br /> <br />Account Number: 009-7072-532-8050 <br /> <br />Report: XX . Resolution: _ Ordinance: <br /> <br />Amount Budgeted: <br /> <br />595,451 <br /> <br />HGAC Pricing <br /> <br />Amount Requested: 598,500 <br /> <br />Exhibits: <br /> <br />Exhibits <br /> <br />Explanation Memo <br /> <br />Budgeted Item: YES NO <br /> <br />Exhibits: <br /> <br />SUMMARY & RECOMMENDATION <br /> <br />A trash truck with hydraulic brush loader was budgeted in the 04-05 fiscal year and awarded to <br />Monument Chevrolet on December 13,2004. This truck was scheduled for delivery May of2005. <br />Since July 2005, staff contacted Monument Chevrolet, multiple times, to expedite delivery of the truck. <br /> <br />Wednesday, September 21 S\ a representative from Monument delivered a letter stating the truck could not <br />meet all specifications; therefore, they would not resolve any problems. Staff met, and in anticipation of <br />Rita, agreed to accept the truck as is ~d settle discrepancies at a later date. The representative stated he <br />would contact his General Mana!er as soon as he returned to Monument and notify us of their decision. <br />Monday morning, September 26 , staff contacted Monument Chevrolet and was informed the truck had <br />been sold. <br /> <br />Staff researched several resources and obtained the best pricing and delivery through Houston-Galveston <br />Area Council (HGAC). Anticipated delivery is mid-November. <br /> <br />Staff received quotes, which include HGAC fees, as follows: <br />Rush Truck Center Cab & Chassis $52,823.00 <br />HeilofTexas Dump Body & Brush Loader $45.677.00 <br />$98,500.00 <br /> <br />Funds were budgeted and are available in the 04-05 fiscal year. The additional $3,049 is available from <br />other heavy equipment, purchased under budget. <br /> <br />Action Required bv Council: <br />Approve purchase of trash truck and dump body with brush loader, per HGAC Interlocal Agreement, as <br />listed above. <br /> <br />Approved for City Council Ae:enda <br /> <br /> <br />~~c~si.1(f10 <br /> <br />/0 /5 -oS- <br /> <br />Date <br />