HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2018-006CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION N0. 2018-006
RESOLUTION APPROVING PURCHASE OF TANDEM DUMP TRUCK
WITH SNOW/ICE CONTROL RELATED EQUIPMENT
WHEREAS, the 2017 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Central Equipment budget includes
the purchase of one new tandem axle dump truck for hauling purposes; and
WHEREAS, there is a need for more flexible equipment usage for plowing/de-icing during the
winter season; and
WHEREAS, the Street Department would utilize available 2017 operations funds to transfer into
the fleet fund to cover additional costs related snow plowing and salting equipment for snow and ice
control; and
WHEREAS, the City may make purchases off State contracts; and
WHEREAS, Nuss Truck Group, dba Twin City Mack, has a contract with the State for this truck
chassis meeting the City's specifications, Contract No. 77950; and
WHEREAS, Tow Master Inc. has a contract with the State for snow plow truck
components and accessories meeting the City's specifications, Contract No. 100790.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLYMOUTH,
MINNESOTA, that the purchase of one current model Tandem Axle Truck Chassis from Nuss Truck
Group, dba Twin City Mack, and the related equipment to complete the truck with hauling and snow
plowing/ice control equipment from Towmaster Inc. is approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the amount due to Nuss is $117,262.00. Sales tax due to the
State at registration for the chassis is $7,622.03, and due to Towmaster Inc. is $112,821.00 for related
equipment (no sales tax is due to Tow Master Inc.) for a total expenditure of $237,705.03 for Unit #387.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the funding will be from:
Central Equipment 600-70-760-76001-8100.500 $170,000.00
Street Maintenance 100-70-710-71000-8100.500 $ 67,705.03
APPROVED by the City Council on this 9th day of January, 2018.