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AGENDA ITEM <br />Prepared By: DJG Reviewed By: Approved By: DJR <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. The purpose of this action item is to gain approval to proceed with procurement of an <br />aluminum chipper box. <br /> <br />2. Background. When performing tree trimming and removal work, tree limbs and debris are chipped <br />and hauled away. The chips are discharged from the chipper into the back of a dump truck. To keep the <br />chips from shooting out of the bed a topper box is required. In the past the PW crew has cobbled together <br />one from plywood. This aluminum box will provide a durable purpose build that can be easily installed <br />and removed from a truck bed as needed. <br /> <br />3. Project Scope. Procure an Aluminum chipper box. <br /> <br />4. Cost. The City received two quotes for a chipper box. Low quote for chassis is from tow master. <br /> <br />Component Company Cost <br />Chipper Box Towmaster $ 5,468 <br />Aspen $ 7,343 <br /> <br />5. Funding. This project will be funded through the Street Equipment Parks and Accessories budget <br />line which has a $24,000 budgeted. <br /> <br />6. Staff Recommendation. I recommend approval of the purchase. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to approve procurement of a chipper box from Towmaster for $5,468. <br /> <br />Item No.: 11 Date: May 13, 2019 <br />Item Description: Chipper Box Procurement <br />Presenter: DJ Goman <br />Public Works Supervisor <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Consent Agenda