TOWN STAFF REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS
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Discuss, consider and act to approve Resolution 24-72 authorizing the purchase of a hydro excavation trailer from the Witch Equipment Company, Inc. in the amount of $118,440.49 (Cheryl Taylor, P.E., Director of Public Works)
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STAFF: Cheryl Taylor, P.E., Director of Public Works
BACKGROUND:
This agreement is for the purchase of a hydro excavation trailer that was approved as part of the FY 2025 budget and will be used for emergency repairs and daily maintenance of public infrastructure.
DISCUSSION:
Public Works is responsible for the maintenance of the Town's public water, sanitary sewer, storm drain and roadway systems. A hydro excavation trailer is a multi-faceted piece of equipment that can be used for water leak repairs, water meter replacement, emergency preparedness valve maintenance, cleaning of storm drain inlet boxes, digging holes for installing street signs, and pressure washing of sidewalks and roadways.
A hydro excavation trailer will be used to repair emergency water leaks on water service lines while minimizing service interruptions to other water customers on the same street. It can mitigate damage to property owners' yards by decreasing the footprint necessary to repair leaks versus using a large tractor on private residential lots. It can also be used to clean valve stacks that are full of sediment, allowing staff to close valves to minimize disruptions during emergency situations.
A cooperative agreement with Sourcewell (Member No. 183219) allows the Town of Westlake to contract with the Witch Equipment Company, Inc. for purchasing equipment at prices that have been bid and meet State procurement requirements. Approval will allow for staff to purchase the hydro excavation trailer from the Witch Equipment Company in the amount of $118,440.49 which exceeds the Town Manager's signatory approval and requires Town Council approval.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this agreement in the amount of $...
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