HomeMy WebLinkAboutM. SMART'S TRUCK & TRAILER - TRASH TRUCK REPAIRSCITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Date: Reference Subject Page
6/1/09 No. Recommendation to approve payment to Smart's Truck 1 of 1
and Trailer for repairs trash truck #1232
RECOMMENDATION:
Equipment Services Division recommends that the City Council approve payment of $6,522.56
to Smart's Truck and Trailer for repairs to equipment #1232, a 1996 GMC: Trash Truck w/
Grapple. The repair cost will be expensed to the fiscal year 2009 Public Works-Solid Waste
Trash Division Equipment Maintenance account # 403-1272-533.43-00.
BACKGROUND:
The unit was brought to the attention of the garage as having problems with the transmission.
Upon inspection, we found the transmission would not shift and the decision was made to tow
the unit to the Caterpillar dealer. Their evaluation revealed that the transmission was worn, and
required replacement. Smart's Truck and Trailer has provided the following cost to replace the
transmission:
Smart's Truck and Trailer of Beaumont, Texas ................................$6,522.56
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
The repair cost will be expensed to the fiscal year 2009 Public Works-Solid Waste Trash
Division account #403-1272-533.43-00.
STAFF/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMAR
We reco m d that the City of Port Arthur approve payment of $6,522.56 to Smart's Truck and
Trailer Be ont, Texas for repairs to Unit #1232 a ash Truck w a pl
Kev' ristopher Shawna Tubbs
ESD anager Purchasing Manager
Deborah Echols Ross Blackketter
Director of Finance Director of Public Works
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