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Page 2 of 2 A significant change Public Works is proposing is to remove the 2000 Case Backhoe – Asset 85204 from the fleet. This equipment was previously scheduled for replacement in 2027 at a value of $172,000. Public Works staff believe this would be possible if the 1993 Case Loader w/ plow was replaced in 2027 and the 2011 Bobcat Mini-Excavator was replaced in 2028. A more detailed justification is provided in Attachment D. Attachment E is a spreadsheet that includes a survey of surrounding Ramsey County cities, including Arden Hills, inquiring about front-end loader information. Every City, except Falcon Heights, owns at least 1 front-end loader, with the oldest model being a 2007 John Deere compared to Arden Hills’ 1993 Case. Arden Hills’ Public Works staff maintains that the front- end loader is an essential piece of equipment for operations and strongly advises against removing this type of equipment from the fleet, and urges the City Council to prioritize the immediate replacement of the existing 1993 Case Loader before significant mechanical failure, resulting in loss of essential City services. It is of the Public Works staff’s professional opinion that the idea of the 2000 Case Backhoe taking place of the front-end loader is not feasible to handle all of the duties the front-end loader is responsible for, as listed in Attachments D & E. Staff is looking for feedback from the City Council related to the proposed 2027-2031 CIP Equipment schedule and for future planning processes to ensure staff provides the Council with desirable recommendations and efficiency. Budget Impact The Equipment & Building Replacement Fund will begin 2027 with a balance of $835,491. Under the proposed 2027-2031 schedule, the fund is expected to remain solvent, decreasing to an ending fund balance of $237,688 by 2031. This planned drawdown is driven by the following: Revenues (Sources): • Property Tax levy. Maintained at the 2026 level of $100,000 annually. • Utility Fund Transfers. Maintained at the 2026 level of $300,000 annually. • Trade-In Values. Estimated based on current replacement costs. Expenditures (Uses): • Fleet and Equipment. Replacements average $445K annually. • Facilities. Building costs incorporate the May 2025 Reserve Advisors Study, including: o 2027: Hydraulic elevator system, furnishings, and security system o 2029: City Hall air handlers o 2030: City Hall roof, entrance canopy and masonry, and concrete flatwork Attachments Attachment A – Equipment replacement cycle guidelines Attachment B – Equipment condition rating guidelines Attachment C – Proposed 2027-2031 CIP Equipment schedule Attachment D – Heavy Equipment justification details Attachment E – Front-end loader research of Ramsey County cities