8A, Chevy S10 Replacement Alternatives

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The City has been using the S 10 for approximately 16 years. Over the course of ten or more years, the cost of reimbursing an employee for using their own vehicle could very well be higher than the cost of purchasing a new or used vehicle, and it is more expensive than the cost of repurposing a vehicle from Public Works. Used Toyota Prius Prices The website www.cars.com is an online resource for finding and purchasing vehicles from dealers and private individuals. A search for a used Toyota Prius resulted in 61 vehicles within 30 miles of Arden Hills. The prices ranged from $13,990 for a 2004 Prius with 60,330 miles to $25,999 for a 2009 Prius with 10,500 miles. As one would expect, the older vehicles tend to have more miles and a lower price. Most of the vehicles were between $15,000 and $20,000 with miles ranging from 70,000 to 30,000. The S 10 has just over 75,200 miles, as previously noted, the S 10 has been driven about 5,000 miles on average the last several years. For comparison, the 2010 Prius II discussed at the November 10 City Council was quoted at $25,527.05 (includes tax and title). Repurposing a Public Works Vehicle Instead of purchasing a new vehicle to replace the Chevrolet S 10, the City Council requested staff to review the vehicle replacement schedule for the Public Works Department to determine if one of the vehicles that is scheduled for replacement could be repurposed for use at City Hall. The general idea is to extend the life of a Public Works vehicle that would have otherwise been sold or traded when it is replaced in the Public Works Department. Given the heavy use of vehicles in Public Works, repurposing the vehicle for lighter duty at City Hall prior to significant deterioration in the vehicle's condition could significantly extend the life of the vehicle. The City's current fleet of vehicles includes five regular size pick-up trucks: • 2000 Chevrolet one -ton pickup with lifting crane (118,576 miles) • 2002 Ford F-250 with plow (72,449 miles) • 2004 Ford F-250 (60,391 miles) • 2006 Ford F-350 with diesel engine, 4 doors, short box, power tailgate (38,777 miles) • 2008 Ford F-350 with plow and power tailgate (7,570 miles) Each of these vehicles, on average, accumulates 12,000 miles per year compared to about 5,000 miles per year for vehicles at City Hall. While there is some variation depending on the pickup truck, a Public Works pickup truck will typically have a useful life of around 100,000 to 110,000 miles under normal use conditions. This milestone is typically reached in about ten years, and the draft 2010-2014 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes a potential replacement schedule that coincides with that lifecycle. The vehicle replacement schedule in the draft (CIP) is not set in stone, and the vehicles are evaluated on a regular basis to ensure that the City is getting the best possible use out of each vehicle before it is recommended for replacement. Page 2 of 4 C:Oocuments and Settings lbecky.brazyslocal SettingslTemporary Internet Files1OLK15F1121409 - CC Memo - S10 Replacement. doc