RESOLUTION 08-74

Introduced by Councilor Brooks

A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF TWO
REPLACEMENT TRUCKS – UTILITY DEPARTMENT

            WHEREAS, the Public Works Director is recommending replacement of two (2) Utility Department trucks to replace City Unit #84 and #85 as budgeted in 2008; now, therefore

THE CITY OF ALBERT LEA RESOLVES:

            Sec. 1.       That the Public Works Director is hereby authorized to proceed with the replacement of City Truck #84, a 1999 Dodge, 4X4 ¾ ton truck, with a new 2008 Chevrolet 3500 4X4 Ext. Cab pickup w/8’ bed (1 Ton) on the State Contract from Denny Hecker’s at a purchase price of $22,903.60; and the box from Crysteel Truck Equipment of Lake Crystal, MN at a price of $12,958.76, at a total price of $35,862.36.

            Sec. 2.       That the Public Works Director is hereby authorized to proceed with the replacement of City Truck #85, a 1999 Dodge, ¾ ton pickup with a  2008 Chevrolet, 4X4, ¾ ton on the State Contract from Denny Hecker’s at a purchase price of $20,244.55; with  a flatbed and box from Crysteel Truck at a price of $5,517.10 and a heavy duty snow plow from Western Plow at a price of $5,590.19 at a total price of $31,351.84.

            Sec. 3.       That reading of this resolution is waived by Council consent.

            Sec. 4.       That publication of this resolution shall be dispensed with under provisions of Section 3.08 of the Charter of the City of Albert Lea.

That the motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilor Baker, and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Councilors Rasmussen, Baker, Olson, Severtson, Brooks and Mayor Erdman.  Absent:  Councilor Marin.

And the following voted against the same:  None.

Introduced, read and passed March 24, 2008.

            /s/                                    __________
Mayor Randall Erdman

Filed and attested March 25, 2008.

     /s/                                                                  
Secretary of the Council