HomeMy WebLinkAbout[06a] Truck Purchase JD Loader pros and cons
Repair and maintenance will be less with the loader
• 24 years age difference in age between the loader and trucks#89
• The loader will not carry salt which causes corrosion, three salting trucks will be sufficient.
• Warranty
• DOT sticker is not required on the loader
• 2002 John Deere Loader#19 will extend its useful life
Fuel savings
• The loader uses off road fuel which is typically .40 cents less per gallon than on road fuel
• $9,000 is budgeted for fuel in the Ice and snow removal line item; I estimate$1,800.00 for a
plow truck. I estimate a 720.00 savings in fuel on a winter like 10/11
Efficiency
• Cul-de-sacs are plowed with much more efficiency and the residents have called requesting this
equipment to plow there cul-de-sacs due to the ability to place the snow in appropriate places.
The City has not hauled snow from the cul-de-sacs for several years unless there is no more
space for snow.There are 20 current cul-de-sacs with 3 more proposed. Two in the Villages of
Millstream and one more at the west end of Mn St when the Co 2 bypass is constructed. The
visibility when operating the loader is much improved and will show time savings. Estimated 1 to
1 1/2 hrs per plow event.
• You will see an increased quality of the work
Additional Street Maintenance
• Rivers Bend, Grace View,Villages at Millstream is developments that have been added in the
last couple of years.There is discussion of adding Liberty Point also.
• When the county turns back Mn St to the City we will be responsible for the street maintenance
out to the new Co Rd 2 Alignment. 8th Ave NE by the proposed McDonalds will also be additional
due to increased traffic on that street.This street typically has not been on the County priority
list. I talked to the county and they estimate 2013/2014 for turn back of roads.
Cons
• Price
Option 1
Sell 1989 plow truck#89 and not replace
Existing conditions
• The tires for#89 are not made any more for the existing rims,the rims and tires would both
need to be replaced.
• The hydraulic brake lines are rusting coming through the fire wall of the truck.
• The sander has reached its useful life .CIP PW 1308 can be eliminated from the CIP
• The metal on the box is worn thin from 24 years of corrosion.
• Electrical issues
• The main cylinder of the box is leaking fluid and should be repaired or replaced.
• The plow mount is worn to the point it does not mate with the plow properly.
• Increasing difficulty to DOT.
• Takes up space in the shop.
Sell 1986 Champion Road Grader
Existing conditions
• Hydraulics is leaking a large amount of fluid
• Hydraulic pistons are worn and leaking
• Tires are starting to rot due to age; staff found two used tires last year to keep it operational.
• This would be costly to repair when needed
• Cutting edges are worn quickly on this piece of equipment.
• If this equipment is sold in operating condition it will be worth more.
• Takes up a large amount of shop space
Cons
• Ice pack on streets would have to be treated chemically to soften the pack;this could take
several days depending on temperature.We would not have the ability to peel ice pack on the
streets.
• If the council does not like the ice pack on the street staff will have to expend overtime to not
let the snow get packed down by traffic before the full plow event.
Cost
• By selling this equipment the sale price could be used to help offset the cost of the new loader.
PW-1325
CITY OF ST. JOSEPH
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
2013 - 2017
PROJECT TITLE: John Deere Front End Loader TOTAL COST: $193,412.70
2013 BUDGET: $181,412.70 (PROJECT CATEGORY: Minor equipment
DESCRIPTION: JD Front End Loader
JUSTIFICATION: 'Account Code: E490-45202/43120/43125-580/E603-43230-580
Staff recommends purchasing a 2nd JD front end loader with blade and wing for snow removal. With the
increased streets and future county turn backs to the City this equipment will be important to maintain continued
level of service and minimize overtime for plowing streets. The front end loader is very efficient for snow
removal. It would also be used for pushing compost, brush and other routine maintenance activities in streets and
parks. Useful life is 10-15 years. The 1986 Champion grader will be traded in for$18,500.00 towards the
purchase of the loader.
PROJECT COSTS AND FUNDING SOURCES BY YEARS:
Project Funding Prior
Source Years 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Total _
General Fund:
Parks(1/4) 3,000.00 0.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 9,000.00
Snow Removal (1/2) 6,000.00 0.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 18,000.00
Trade in Grader 18,500.00 18,500.00
Equipment Certificate-2013:
Snow Removal 162,912.70 162,912.70
Refuse Fund:
Compost Fees(1/4) 3,000.00 0.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 9,000.00
PROJECT COSTS
PROJECT STARTING DATE: 2011 Preliminaries
Land Acquisition
PROJECT COMPLETION DATE: 2013, ongoing Construction
Equipment and Other 217,412.70
NEIGHBORHOOD: Total $217,412.70
Presented to the City Council on Approved Denied Tabled
Comments
Approval to Purchase Date Authorizing Initials Date
PW-19