To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Bryan Weimer, Director, Public Works and Development
Prepared By:
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Eric McKinnon, Road and Bridge Division Manager; Mike Haraldson, Road and Bridge Operations Manager
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Presenter: Mike Haraldson, Road and Bridge Operations Manager
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Subject:
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2:00 PM *Purchase of Replacement of Broce Sweeper
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Purpose and Request:
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The Board is requested to approve the purchase of a new Broce Sweeper to replace a Broce Sweeper that was damaged/totaled on a county roadway maintenance project in 2023. This includes approval for a new asset number being setup.
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Background and Discussion: In 2023 our Broce Sweeper was hit by a citizen's car on our paving site which was within our delineated traffic control zone. County staff was not a fault. Fortunately, no injuries were realized. The Broce Sweeper was deemed a total loss by FFM. The new Broce Sweeper would be a replacement for the damaged/totaled vehicle. This unit is an essential piece of equipment for the County's roadway paving program. Once an order is placed for a new unit, the estimated delivery time would be 4-6 weeks. In the interim, the department plans to rent a unit at a cost of $4,000 per month, which will be absorbed by the current budget.
Fiscal Impact: Risk Management advised that the insurance money available for the totaled Broce Sweeper is $65,683. The cost of a new Broce Sweeper is $73,434. The difference between the two is $7,751. The Finance Department advised that the said gap can be absorbed with available funding for this asset replacement. Also, there is an estimated $7,000 in auction value for the damaged unit which would be realized once the disposition of the damaged piece of equipment is finalized.
Alternatives: The alternative of an ongoing rental was analyzed and compared to purchasing a new Broce Sweeper. The analysis showed that purchasing was favorable as the County will be able t...
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