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CITY OF WATERLOO

Council Communication

Resolution approving preliminary specifications, bid documents, form of contract, etc., in conjunction with the rental of one (1) and/or two (2) motor graders to support snow removal operations, setting date of bid opening as October 8, 2020 and date of public hearing as October 12, 2020, and instructing the City Clerk to publish said notice.

City Council Meeting: 9/21/2020
Prepared: 9/10/2020
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SUBJECT:
Resolution approving preliminary specifications, bid documents, form of contract, etc., in conjunction with the rental of one (1) and/or two (2) motor graders to support snow removal operations, setting date of bid opening as October 8, 2020 and date of public hearing as October 12, 2020, and instructing the City Clerk to publish said notice.
Submitted by:
Submitted By: Randy Bennett, Public Works Division Manager
Recommended Action:
Recommend approval.
Summary Statement:
The need for one (1) and/or two (2) motor graders to support snow operations from November 15, 2020 thru March 15, 2021.
Expenditure Required:
$60,000.00
Source of Funds:
Toad Use Tax - Snow Removal - 266-19-7200-1384
Policy Issue:

Strategy 2.2: Enlist all City departments and staff members in efforts to promote a safer community.

Strategy 3.4: Identify and improvement proven cost and resource saving measures.

Background Information:
The City has not needed to purchase additional motor graders for year round street maintenance.  The rental of motor graders to support snow operations is more cost effective.