HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2006-312CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-312
APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF
ONE CURRENT MODEL TANDEM AXLE TRUCK CHASSIS AND SNOW RELATED
HAULING PLOWINGACE CONTROL EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, the City's equipment replacement calls for the replacement of a single axle dump trick
in 2007; and
WHEREAS, the staff desires to upgrade the single axle trick with a tandem axle dump trick
chassis and related hauling and snow plowing/ice control equipment; and
WHEREAS, large price increases are anticipated in 2007 and the City can save $28,756.07 by
placing an order before August 31, 2006, and
WHEREAS, no payments will be made until the chassis is received in early 2007, and
WHEREAS, the City may purchase off State contracts, and
WHEREAS, Boyer Ford Tricks. has a contract with the State for this piece of equipment meeting
the City's specifications, Contract 4 435523, and
WHEREAS, J -Craft has a contract with the State for this piece of equipment meeting the City's
specifications, Contract 4 435403
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA, to purchase one current model Tandem Axle Trick Chassis from
Boyer Ford Tricks and the related equipment to complete the trick with hauling and snow
plowing/ice control equipment from J -Craft. The dollar amount due to Boyer Ford Tricks will be,
$81,558.00, sales tax of $5,301.27 to the state and $81,421.38 including sales tax to J Craft for a
total cost of $168,280.65.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, the fiinding will be from Fund 602-1760-8004
Adopted by the City Council on August 8, 2006.