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APRIL 16, 2007
9C
AL FRIEDGES, PARKS & FLEET SUPERVISOR
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF ONE 2007 KUBOTA UTILITY VEHICLE
Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to authorize the purchase of one utility
vehicle.
Historv
At the April 2, 2007, City Council meeting, staff was seeking authorization to
purchase one Kubota RTV1100 utility vehicle with a 24.8 horse power diesel
engine. With the increase in public awareness of emissions and the
environment, Council directed staff to research the possibility of purchasing an
electric-operated utility vehicle rather than diesel powered.
As discussed at the April 2,2007, City Council meeting, the proposed utility
vehicle will be utilized primarily by the landscape crews for weeding, mulching,
hauling compost and black dirt, planting flowers and other plant materials,
pruning, trimming and general maintenance and clean-up around the City's
facilities. This year in particular, the vehicle will assist for all downtown
plantings, existing and new rain water gardens, and the new City Hall and
Police Station properties in addition to many park landscape maintenance
activities.
As with all the City-owned utility vehicles, these are critical pieces of equipment
for park maintenance operations and employee transportation throughout the
summer months.
Current Circumstances
Staff contacted Cushman Motors to solicit information on electric utility vehicles.
The following table compares an electric E-Ride utility vehicle and the Kubota
RTV1100 that staff proposed at the April 2, 2007, City Council meeting.
E-Ride Kubota RTV11 00
Engine Electric 3 cylinder diesel
Horse power 16.5, 72 volt 24.8
Hvdraulics Not offered Yes
Dump box Not offered Yes
Maximum Range 55 miles 160 miles
Load capacity 1,200 pounds 1,631 pounds
Four wheel drive Not offered Yes
Sub-total $19,316.00 $17,955.00
Tax $ 1,255.54 $ 1,167.01
Total $20,571.54 $19,122.01
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The E-Ride electric vehicle has a maximum range of 55 miles on pavement with
no load. There is no available information on the distance this vehicle will travel
under a load or the work conditions that it will be subject to while being utilized
for its intended use.
The vehicle is not four-wheel drive. Four-wheel drive is beneficial when hauling
loads on turf or dirt surfaces. Additionally, an electric vehicle is not offered with
hydraulics for a dump box. This further restricts the maintenance tasks that
staff can utilize this piece of equipment for while performing landscape
functions.
Staff feels that protecting our environment is an important consideration, but
this electric utility vehicle will not perform the functions for which the City intends
to it. As technology advances in electric operated vehicles, staff will continue to
research them.
Staff recommends the purchase of the Kubota RTV11 00 utility vehicle.
There is $19,096 identified for one utility vehicle in the equipment matrix and
Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
The following quotes were received:
Vendor Lano Lano Lano Turf Werks
Equipment Equipment Equipment
Make Ku bota Bobcat E-Ride Cushman
Model RTV 1100 2300 EXV2 Electric Truckster
2 wav radio $ 426.00 $ 426.00 $ 426.00 $ 426.00
Subtotal $ 17,955.00 $ 18,972.00 $19,316.00 $ 25,047.00
Tax $ 1,167.01 $ 1,233.18 $ 1,255.54 $ 1,628.06
TOTAL $ 19,122.01 $ 20.205.18 $ 20,571.54 $ 26,675.06
The quotes are $7,553.05 different from high to low. Including tax, the low
quote amount is $19,122.01 from Lano Equipment for the Kubota utility vehicle.
1. Approve a resolution authorizing the purchase of one 2007 Kubota utility
vehicle from Lano Equipment for $19,122.01.
2. Table this agenda item for a specific reason.
3. Deny this agenda item for a specific reason and provide staff with direction.
Alternative #1.
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Steve Albrecht, Public Works Director/City Eng.
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Motion By:
Second By:
WHEREAS, The City of Prior Lake is committed to maintaining City property, parks and playfields
and natural resources in an environmentally responsible and aesthetically pleasing
condition; and
WHEREAS, The purchase of a utility vehicle will significantly improve the City's ability to maintain
City property, parks, playfields and natural resources; and
WHEREAS, The City has researched the possibility of purchasing an alternative powered utility
vehicle; and
WHEREAS, Quotes have been solicited and received. Pricing is as follows:
Vendor Lano Lano Lano Turf Werks
Equipment Equipment Equipment
Make Kubota Bobcat E-Ride Cushman
Model RTV 1100 2300 EXV2 Electric Truckster
2 way radio $ 426.00 $ 426.00 $ 426.00 $ 426.00
Subtotal $ 17,955.00 $ 18,972.00 $19,316.00 $ 25,047.00
Tax $ 1,167.01 $ 1,233.18 $ 1,255.54 $ 1,628.06
TOTAL $ 19,122.01 $ 20,205.18 $ 20,571.54 $ 26,675.06
WHEREAS, The quote for the 2007 Kubota utility vehicle from Lano Equipment in the amount of
$19,122.01 including tax is recommended.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. Staff is directed to place an order with Lano Equipment for one 2007 Kubota utility vehicle for a total
amount not to exceed $19,122.01.
3. Funds for these purchases shall be drawn from the Equipment Fund (410-45200-580).
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 16TH DAY OF APRIL 2007.
YES
NO
Haugen Haugen
Erickson Erickson
Hedberg Hedberg
LeMair LeMair
Millar Millar
Frank Boyles, City Manager
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