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~ ~ CITY OF LA PORTE INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM • • T0: Jack n, anager FROM: Jer o e, Director of Public SUBJECT: Re irs Gradall 701-47-48 DATE: February 29, 1984 Works In October of this year, severe mechanical and safety problems were discovered on the 1981 Gradall (unit 701-47-48). There was a severe oil leak on the auxillary diesel engine, brakes were locking, safety brake was not holding, the main hydraulic cylinder rods were bent and hydraulic performance was poor. Hiway Equipment, sole distributor for this machine in this area, was called in several times to determine the cause of the problems, but could not without taking the machine to their shop and tearing it down. Facilities and personnel at the Equipment Services Division were not adequate to fix problems of this magnitude, in addition to the extra workload due to the clean-up. No firm estimate could be given without complete disassembly. In addition, several drainage projects were underway, (Idaho, Nugent, Ohio, N. lst), and time was essential to keep projects moving. Hiway Equipment stated that the machine could be repaired in their shop in eight (8) days. Because of the mechanical and safety problems, and on-going projects, it was decided to send the machine in and have all necessary repairs performed. The rear engine required rebuilding, at a total cost of $2,990.49. Total labor and parts for repair of brake and hydraulic system totaled $4,010.37. Total repair for entire machine totaled $7,000.86. Due to the unknown extent of repairs needed, the safety hazard, and the need for the machine to continue drainage projects, together with the sole source vendor willing to do the job in eight (8) days, repairs were authorized. I recommend that City Council approve payment for the repairs from the Equipment Maintenance Account of the Street Division budget. If you should have any questions, please advise. JLH/lw cc: Steve Gillett Luis Morris