This was added to the briefing book today. More last minute, under the wire additions for council to consider, without having adequate time to do proper research, before making a decision. Somethings in Salisbury will never change.
While the city might very well need new dump trucks, budgeting over $100,000 for a 3 ton dump truck is a bit over the top. A brand new Mack with a gross vehicle weight of 70,000 pounds (22-24 ton payload), can be had for $150,000. Will this 3 ton dump be trimmed in gold?
Does it make sense to apply nearly $18,000 from insurance to surplus when that money could be used as a down payment on a replacement? How does the city plan to make these payments when revenue from property tax is down yet expenses from lease purchase continue to rise? I have heard of creative accounting, even Pam Oland doesn't have the ability to print money.
Where is that money tree located?
60,000 miles excessive for a DT?!? I don't think so!
ReplyDeleteI have 2 Peterbilt TriAxles - 1 has 599,000 miles, the other 674,000. While mine are a heavier class, even a 3-ton should be maintainable at 60,000 miles given proper maintenance.
Well the city is a dump, seems perfect that we need more dump trucks to take away more of the city.
ReplyDeleteI said it before to deaf ears! Why can't the city, county and state share resources? Not every dump truck is in use each and every day. Let's start thinking!
ReplyDeleteThey wont stop until some one comes after them with a stick.
ReplyDeleteNot sure but it may be a replacement for the one that is sitting at the city yard off Isabella that is burnt to a crisp
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In the American tax-payers wallet.
ReplyDeleteWith as many people that are out of work I'm sure they could pick up a new dump truck for ALOT less. Many people can't afford a new vehicle so why should they buy new ones at our expense. 60k is nothing for a dumptruck. My father in law has over 200k on his and its running just perfect. Maybe they should take better care of their toys.
ReplyDeleteAm I the only one who finds it odd that there is EXACTLY enough money in their lease schedule to buy a dump truck? Who is the low bidder?
ReplyDeleteThings that make you go hmmmm....
If they need trucks to plow snow why not lease them from the people that are currently out of work and wait to purchase a new truck. Im sure there are tons of people with trucks that could use the extra money.
ReplyDeleteMy 94 deisel pickup is 3 days away from 300,000 miles, and still looks great! The maintenance bill mentioned is not very big on a truck like that. Buy it a new dump body that the salt ate up from not being washed, and get on with business. Treat our fleet like you were running the business with your own money, and this crap wouldn't come up.
ReplyDeleteFor the burnt one" how about pricing up some used trucks? there's a lot of them on the sides of the roads for sale because of the tanked economy and no building going on... good deals out there.
Get frugal!
The post pointing out the city had just enough money to lease a new truck got me curious. Look what Google found for me. This is with 5 minutes of effort.
ReplyDelete$80000 will get you a brand new 2008 3-ton dump truck with a 9 foot plow AND a brand new F-250 truck with a 7 foot plow, if you are the city of Northbrook Illinois.
According to Edmunds, you can get a 2010 Ford F250 Super Duty for $25000 (MSRP). This is not a state contract price, and does not include haggling. Would it be safe to assume that the dump truck would then cost $55,000?
So who is anticipated to make an EXTRA $60,000 BY SELLING THE CITY TWO 3-TON DUMP TRUCKS?
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The Village Manager is hereby authorized to place a purchase order with Landmark Ford of Springfield, Illinois in the amount of $74,188 for one (1) 2008 heavy duty ¾ ton, 4WD, Ford F-250 pick-up truck and one (1) 2008 3-ton 4WD Ford F-550 dump truck in accordance with Village and State specifications. Delivery is anticipated within 12 weeks of order of the pick-up and 16 weeks for the dump truck.
Section 3.
The Village Manager is hereby authorized to place a purchase order with Auto Truck Group of Bensenville, Illinois in the amount of $4,315 to furnish and install one (1) Meyer CP7.5 snow plow.
http://www.northbrook.il.us/Government/BoardsCommissions/Agendas/RegularBoardMeeting/022608RBM/documents/PWresolutionpick-upanddumptruck.pdf
Its not there money they dont care. Its like banging your head into a brick wall.
ReplyDeleteHow did the old truck burn up?
ReplyDeleteNo we don't need more dump trucks, we need more police officers!!
ReplyDeleteThe Salisbury Fire Department has 3 heavy/super duty pick up trucks they aren't using. They have very low mileage because they aren't used and not needed. The only thing with high mileage is Gordo!
ReplyDeleteGood work, shoppers! Let's keep going!
ReplyDeletei thought the city & county was broke....again we are suppose to be idiots.....
ReplyDeleteI agree 60k is nothing on one of those-its just getting broke in good at that point.Why not have powertrain rebuilt if that is an issue?Oh,its not their money thats why
ReplyDeleteOrson when did the county start using salt. As long as I can remember they have always just used sand. The state uses the salt. I could be wrong though
ReplyDeleteAnd all this time and money spent and the city employees haven't had a raise in 3 years. I'll guarantee I'm not the only one looking to relocate and get the hell out of dodge!
ReplyDelete$73,500 or make offer Vineland, NJ
ReplyDeleteNEW 2008 MUNICIPAL SPEC GMC C5500 4WD 6.6 LITER DURAMAX DIESEL 330HP, AUTO, AC, TILT, CRUISE, AM/FM, 1000W ENGINE HEATER, OIL, AND TRANS COOLER, SNOW PLOW PREP, W/10' SMITH STAINLESS DUMP WITH TAILGATE SALT SPREADER, FORCE AMERICA V16 CENTRAL HYDRAULICS FOR SPREADER AND PLOW. TOW PACKAGE. EXTERIOR COLOR: WHITE, ENGINE MAKE: ISUZU DIESEL 330 HP, TRANS: AUTOMATIC, REAR RATIO: 5:13, SUSPENSION: SPRING, GVW: 19500, WHEELBASE: 152, WHEELS: ALL STEEL, AXLE TYPE: SINGLE, AXLE CAPACITY (F/R): 8,000 / 13,500, TIRE SIZE: 245/75R22.5, BRAKE TYPE: HYD, DUMP BODY: OTHER, DUMP SIZE: 2, ALSO: OD, DUMP TARPS, DUMP GATE, AIR COND
See public works is going about this all wrong. Gordy could hookem up with a fat low rider dump truck with some 22’S up on that thing. Man it could loaded like them new fire truck the homie’s over at the fire house be ridin on.
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