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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br />��TE ���D� <br />CT��I; 3�i <br />Department Approval: 14�I�n�ger ����ie�ed: Agenda Section: <br />� - � +�� CoHaent <br />� <br />Item Description: Purchase of Litter Trash/Vacuum Machine <br />Background: The maintenance of City right of ways and facilities is a high priority for our <br />maintenance staf£ We included in the 2004 budget the purchase of equipment to facilitate the <br />collection of trash and debris from pathways and streetscapes. The budgeting for this machine <br />was in part driven by Council and citizen concerns on keeping public areas free of litter. The <br />goal was to purchase a machine that could be used for both trash pickup and pathway and <br />streetscape sweeping. Upon further study and through demonstrations by the vendors, it was <br />found that a dual sweeper/vacuum that performs to the desired level of service does not exist. <br />The trash vacuum machine works well at vacuuming but not sweeping. The small sweepers <br />don't do an adequate job at vacuuming trash. <br />Policy Objectives: This is a one operator trash/litter vacuum machine to be incorporated into the <br />regular litter cleaning schedules for City road right-of-ways, streetscape areas, and the City Civic <br />Center site. This machine would also be available for other City departments such as Park and <br />Recreation for cleanup after events in parks, parades, or other special events. <br />Financial Implications: The total purchase cost of $25,560 will be split equally between the <br />Street Maintenance budget and the Storm Utility budget. $40,000 was budgeted for this sweeper <br />/vacuum machine. Staff is exploring options for the purchase of equipment to assist in the <br />sweeping of pathways and sidewalks. <br />Staff Recommendation: We are recommending purchase of the Tennant Litter Vac for its ease <br />of operation, and high maneuverability. Staff recommends purchase from Tennant Company <br />using the Minnesota State Contract bid pricing. <br />RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Motion authorizing purchase of a Litter Vac <br />machine from Tennant Company at a cost of $25,560. <br />Prepared By: Steve Zweber, Street Supervisor <br />