Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTHEASTERN EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. FOR A GRADALL WHEELED EXCAVATOR FOR PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: This resolution provides for the replacement of an existing Gradall wheel excavator for use in the Public Works Department. The existing unit was severally damaged in a traffic accident while being transported for repairs by a contractor and was subsequently deemed a total loss by the insurance company.
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Legislative History
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Purpose & Explanation
Stormwater employees within the Public Works department use a Gradall all-wheel drive wheeled excavator to dig and clean roadside ditches. This machine was purchased in 2014 for $263,256.00. The maintenance of these roadside ditches prevents stormwater backups and keeps water flowing in the stormwater system. On average, employees maintain about five miles of ditches annually. In July of 2020, the Gradall required a large repair. Southeastern equipment arranged for the transport of the machine. The transport company (Hook-n-Haul) picked up the unit on July 27. The driver drove through downtown Hudson and made severe contact with the railroad underpass on Rt. 91. Eventually, insurance adjusters totaled the Gradall. An insurance check in the amount of $233,167.67 was issued to the City for the adjusted, depreciated value of the unit. Unfortunately, the cost of a new replacement machine has risen to $322,632.00. Staff needs to expedite the purchase of a new Gradall to continue to perform the maintenance of the stormwater system. The insurance check and additional funding from the Fleet Fund would need to be appropriated to cover the cost of the new machine. Emergency language is being requested by staff due to the lead time required for the new Gradall. With minimal ditching performed last year, there is a significant list of requests for these se...
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