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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A CATERPILLAR 317H2 EXCAVATOR FROM ZIEGLER INC. FOR THE AMOUNT OF $188,401.00
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are authorized to purchase a Caterpillar 317H2 Excavator from Ziegler Inc., for the amount of $188,401.00, payable from fund 510-500-1905-5580; (water; Public Works and Utilities; capital (incl deprec/debt svc); capital equipment).
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes a purchase of a Caterpillar 317H2 Excavator from Ziegler Inc., for the amount of $188,401.00, pricing from the MN State Contract #238709 Release E-95(5).
The 317H2 excavator will be used by Utility Operations crews for maintenance and repair of Water, Natural Gas, Storm, and Sanitary Sewer utilities. A machine of this size is ideal for its combination of power, digging capacity, reach, and lifting ability. It is replacing two excavators of similar size, one of which is 22 years old. The 317 also has advanced safety features and ability to handle larger projects.