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<br />_„ <br /> <br />CITY OF LA PORTE <br />TO: Jack Owen, City Manager <br />INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUP4 <br /> <br />DATE: April 15, 1985 <br />FROM: Ste lett, Public Works Assistant Director <br />SUBJECT: Garbage Truck Repair <br />On April 8, 1985, a residential garbage truck overturned on Spur 1405, returning <br />from the landfill, sustaining extensive damage. The truck was inspected by the <br />manufacturer's representatives of both the body and chassis the next day. <br />The chassis sustained damage to the cab, various mechanical parts, and the drivetrain. <br />The transmission case is cracked, and cannot be repaired. In addition, it is <br />unknown if the frame is damaged. This will be checked by machine when repairs are <br />begun. <br />The body was severely distorted, and is not repairable. A quote was given by the <br />body distributor for a new body, less a trade in on the old one. The quote was <br />figured using a 1985 bid proposal to the City of La Porte, less the cost of the <br />cab and chassis. <br />In summary, the following cost estimates reflect the cost to repair the truck. <br />Repair and inspect various mechanical components, <br />including .engine <br />Recore radiator, buy rebuilt transmission, including <br />core change <br />Straighten frame, if needed, and align front end <br />Repair cab (Equipment Services Division) <br />New body, including installation <br />(Less trade-in on damaged body) <br />TOTAL ESTIMATED COST OF REPAIR <br />$ 1,508.87 <br />2,966.44 <br />1,017.50 <br />1,761.45 <br />28,711.00 <br />(5,800.00) <br />$ 30,165.26 <br />