HomeMy WebLinkAboutG. SMART'S TRUCK & TRAILER - REPAIRS TO GARBAGE TRUCK #1526CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Date:
7/08/09 Reference
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Recommendation to approve payment to Smart's Truck
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RECOMMENDATION:
Equipment Services Division recommends that the City Council approve payment of $5,162.70
to Smart's Truck and Trailer for repairs to equipment #1526, a 2004 GMC Garbage Truck. The
air cost will be expensed to the fiscal year 2009 Public Works-Solid Waste Residential
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Collections 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 engine. Upon
inspection, we found that the engine was not firing on all cylinders and was towed to the
Caterpillar engine dealer. (This procurement is exempt from the bid process under Texas Local Govermnent
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and Trailer has assessed the unit and provided the following cost to repair:
Smart's Truck and Trailer of Beaumont, Texas ................................$5,162.70
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
air cost will be expensed to the fiscal year 2009 Public Works-Solid Waste Trash
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Division account #403-1272=533.43-00.
STAFF/E PLOYEE EFFECT:
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Were nd that the City of Port Arthur approve payment of $5,162.70 to Smart's Truck and
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