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CITY OF COLTON <br />AGENDA REPORT <br />For Council Meeting of June 5� 1990 <br />TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council <br />FROM: Gale A. Drews, Electric Utility Director <br />SUBJECT: REPAIR OF ELECTRIC UTILITY's Date: May 30, 1990 <br />HEAVY-DUTY EQUIPMENT <br />BACKGROUND <br />The Department has (3) Digger derrick trucks, (1) Two-man aerial -lift <br />truck, and ( 1 ) One-man aerial -lift truck. The digger derrick trucks are <br />assigned to the three Line Construction crews and the one-man aerial -lift <br />is used by the Service Crew. The two-man aerial -lift is used as needed by <br />all crews. All of -the trucks mentioned have hydraulic pumps and lines that <br />power the booms and other equipment. The City's Automotive Shop does not <br />have personnel or the expertise to repair these units, therefore, all of <br />the trucks must be sent out for repair and service. <br />STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM <br />Since the equipment is an intregal part of our line construction and <br />service crews, and the safety of our personnel makes it imperative that <br />such equipment is kept in proper working order, repairs must be made <br />immediately when any malfunctions occur. Some repairs that are necessary <br />are in excess of the $5,000 limit presently allowed without having to go <br />out to bid. If the Department has to wait for Council approvals through <br />the bidding process, many man-hours will be lost and rescheduling of work <br />will cause delays in some construction. <br />ALTERNATIVES <br />(1) Have a hydraulic mechanic to work for the Electric Utility, <br />(2) Hire a hydraulic mechanic to work in the City Automotive Shop with <br />this equipment being repaired on a priority basis, <br />(3) Allow the Electric Utility to have this equipment repaired on an <br />emergency basis with the City Manager's approval if the cost is to <br />exceed $5,000. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT <br />Alternatives (1) & (2) - Estimated $54,000/year salary and benefits. <br />Alternative ( 3 ) - no change. <br />F►L� ; 12, b0 : I..................� <br />Page I of __ <br />OR Item No.-_I/,a__ <br />