HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Change Order to Crane Truck Rental for Electric Services RESOLUTION NO. 16-378
RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER FOR
CRANE TRUCK RENTAL FOR ELECTRIC SERVICES
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS,currently,Electric Production of Electric Services is renting a crane truck as the
previous unit was taken out of service after being damaged; and,
WHEREAS, this truck with crane is used for lifting and relocating equipment needed to
support operations at the City's Electric Power Plant; and,
WHEREAS, a new crane truck has been ordered,but the rental will need to continue until
the new vehicle is delivered; and,
WHEREAS,the original rental was done with an undetermined time specified,and now that
the staff needs to extend the rental period longer, new rental quotes were obtained; and,
WHEREAS,the original purchase order is for$36,000,and the City is extending it by 7-1/2
months which will bring the total to $63,000; and,
WHEREAS,rental terms will allow for ending the rental early if the delivery of the new truck
occurs sooner than expected; and,
WHEREAS, the funding for this change order will come from accumulated escrow of the
coal dozer which will not be replaced; currently,there is approximately$358,000 of escrow for the
coal dozer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the Change Order to increase the purchase order to $63,000 for the Crane Truck rental for
Electric Services is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 28th day of June, 2016.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Nelson
Seconded by: Corrieri
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28th day of June, 2016.