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Mayor and City Council Communication
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2012-CC-Emergency Authorization of Payment for Emergency Repairs to a
06 -29 -12 Repairs to Excavator Mini - Hydraulic Excavator for the Utility Operations 1
1443 Department, Water Distribution Division.
RECOMMENDATION
recommend the City Council authorize payment for Emergency Repairs to a Mini - Hydraulic
Excavator by Doggett Heavy Machinery, in the amount of $5,162.31.
BACKGROUND
Last month, one of our 2001 John Deere mini - hydraulic excavators broke down. It was sent to a
heavy equipment repair shop in Beaumont for assessment. Once provided the estimate
($5,162.31), we proceeded on an emergency basis to get the repairs done. We were already
renting one excavator, waiting on a replacement of a unit that failed last summer. The City Manager
authorized emergency repairs on or about May 25, 2012, per the attached memorandum. We
received the equipment and invoice last week.
BUDGET /FISCAL EFFECT
Funds for these repairs are available in account #410- 1253 - 532.43 -00.
STAFFING /EMPLOYEE EFFECT
City staff will re- install and operate this unit.
SUMMARY
I recommend the City Council authorize payment for Emergency Repairs to a Mini - Hydraulic
Excavator by Doggett Heavy Machinery, in the amount of $5,162.31.
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Recommended:
(Fec9A OrYkliD Aelated
Kel Eldrid e Shawna Tubbs Deborah Echols
Director of Utility Operations Purchasing Manager Director of Finance
410 W &S Fund
1255 Water Distribution
532 Water Utilities
43 Vehicle Maintenance
PREPARED BY: DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL: PROCESSED
KE BY
APPROVED BY: CITY
[]APPROVE ['OTHER (DESCRIBE) SECRETARY
City Manager
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