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AGENDA TITLE: Specifications and Advertisement for Bids for Compact Pickup Truck for the
Street Division
MEETING DATE: November 20, 1996
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the specifications for the above project and
authorize advertising for bids.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The City recently hired a Tree Operations Supervisor. This new
position will require transportation on a daily basis for field inspection
and investigation in the many areas that this individual will oversee. It
was determined that a pickup truck would best meet the day-to-day
needs of the Tree Operations Supervisor. The $25,000 estimate covers the purchase price of the pickup
as well as the cost of other equipment necessary to outfit this vehicle. Additional equipment includes a
City radio, utility tool box, strobe light, fire extinguisher, and other miscellaneous but essential provisions.
The specifications are on file in the Public Works Department.
FUNDING: The money for this project will be coming from 1995/96 carry over funds from the Tree
Maintenance Fund. A request for appropriation of funds has been made and approved.
Project Estimate:
Budgeted:
Planned Bid Opening Date:
Prepared by George Bradley, Street Superintendent
JLR/GMB/dsg
cc: Purchasing Officer
Street Superintendent
$25,000
1995/96 fiscal year
December 5, 1996
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Jack L. Ronsko
Public Works Director
APPROVED:
H. Di n Flynn -- City Manager
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