To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE CASE FORKLIFT AND ONE CASE ASPHALT COMPACTOR FROM SONSRAY MACHINERY FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FOR A TOTAL COST OF $230,477
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget included funding for the replacement of a Public Works Department Fleet Services Division forklift (Unit #364) and a Street Services Division roller/asphalt compactor (Unit #340). Accordingly, this item seeks approval of the purchase of one Case Forklift Model 588H 4WD and one Case Asphalt Compactor Model DV36E. Competitive pricing for the purchases was secured through the City's regular purchasing procedures.
BACKGROUND
In June 2025, the City Council approved Decision Package #51 - Annual Vehicle Replacement Purchases as a part of the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget which appropriated $1,347,474 for the replacement of 14 City vehicles and other required equipment. The DP included funding for the replacement of two Public Works vehicles/equipment: Unit # 364 - forklift and Unit #340 - roller/asphalt compactor that are at the end of their useful lives. If the purchases are approved, the vehicles will be ordered with delivery anticipated in one to two months.
The total purchase price for the Fleet Services forklift (Unit #364) is $144,343 and the total purchase price for the Street Services roller (Unit #340) is $86,133. The cost is more than has been saved over the 22-year lifespan of the units. The estimated purchase price in FY 2003-04 was significantly lower than what can be found on the market today and the Replacement Fund formula for these units has not kept pace with their inflationary costs. Additionally, the requested Case Model 588H forklift, provides an additional 2,000lbs. of lift capability over the current model. This additional capability, totaling 8,000lbs, is critical for safe operations in the Fleet Services Division given the in...
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