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r I <br /> 11 <br /> THE CITY OF <br /> `` ° SEIM CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT <br /> pLEASANTON© <br /> September 7, 2021 <br /> Operations Services <br /> TITLE: APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A CONSTRUCTION BACKHOE FROM <br /> PETERSON CAT IN THE AMOUNT OF $176,748 <br /> SUMMARY <br /> The Utilities Division within the Operations Services Department is requesting to <br /> purchase a new construction backhoe to replace the current twenty-three-year-old 1998 <br /> Caterpillar. A backhoe is vital to Utilities for the maintenance, repair, and replacement of <br /> the City's water, sewer, and storm systems. The current backhoe has experienced a <br /> variety of mechanical issues over its lifespan and is scheduled for replacement as part <br /> of the City's 20-year replacement plan. To date, unit#322 has 2,162 hours of use and a <br /> total of$20,434.85 has been spent on maintenance. <br /> Most construction backhoes have a useful life of 20 years and/or 5,000 hours of use. <br /> Due to the age of this unit, this replacement will also help meet the California Air <br /> Resource Board (CARB) diesel powered regulations. <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> Approve the purchase of a construction backhoe for Operations Services and authorize <br /> the City Manager to execute a Purchase Order with Peterson Cat in the amount of <br /> $176,748. <br /> FINANCIAL STATEMENT <br /> This purchase is budgeted and funded in the Water Replacement Fund (424) in FY <br /> 2021/22. <br />