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LL 1t.o �,.. <br />CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION <br />Lu11 AGENDA ITEM 4C <br />COLOR ADO - SINCE 1S78 <br />SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF ONE HYDRO EXCAVATOR <br />AND ONE COMBINATION SEWER CLEANING TRUCK <br />DATE: DECEMBER 5, 2023 <br />PRESENTED BY: KURT KOWAR, P.E., DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS <br />SUMMARY: <br />The Operations Superintendent recommends the purchase of two vehicles, a new hydro <br />excavating truck and a replacement combination sewer cleaning truck from Dawson <br />Infrastructure Solutions to replace a single unit. <br />The equipment is Unit # 3426, a 2010 Vactor Manufacturing combination sewer cleaner <br />that is currently used for multiple purposes including excavating water main breaks, <br />cleaning storm water mains and inlets, cleaning out sewer lift station storage tanks, and <br />as a backup unit for cleaning sewer mains when needed. <br />Although the unit #3426 is thoroughly cleaned between every use, because of the <br />nature of its use, there is always a small possibility for a cross -contamination event to <br />occur while using this unit on water main and service line repairs. With the purchase of <br />both vehicles, we would eliminate the possibility of a cross -contamination event. <br />Unit #3426 has reached the end of its life cycle and has been out service for significant <br />periods of time in the last year hindering operations abilities. The City will revise <br />operations for separate maintenance equipment with purchase of a new Hydro <br />Excavator for the water system and replacement with a new Combination Cleaner for <br />the wastewater and storm water system. <br />Both of these vehicles will be purchased from Dawson Infrastructure Solutions through <br />the Sourcewell bid process, contract number 101221-SCA. We have received an <br />estimated trade-in offer for the current truck at $45,000 to offset a portion of this cost in <br />the wastewater fund. <br />FISCAL IMPACT: <br />The hydro excavator truck and combination sewer cleaning truck purchases <br />are not currently in the 2023 budget and will require a budget amendment. <br />The purchase has been discussed with the Public Works Director, Finance <br />Director, and City Manager and can be allocated to the following budgets: <br />CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION <br />15 <br />