HomeMy WebLinkAbout97-114 Resolution No. 97-114
RESOLUTION
ADOPTING A CITY VEHICLE REPLACEMENT CRITERIA POLICY
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that it hereby adopts a City Vehicle Replacement
Criteria Policy dated April 23, 1997 as the City of Elgin' s
policy for replacing motor vehicles, a copy of which is
attached.
s/ Kevin Kelly
Kevin Kelly, Mayor
Presented: April 23, 1997
Adopted: April 23, 1997
Omnibus Vote: Yeas 7 Nays 0
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
CITY OF ELGIN
VEHICLE REPLACEMENT CRITERIA POLICY
April 23, 1997
The city recognizes that at a certain point, it is more
economically practical to replace, rather than repair, a given
motor vehicle. The city will consider replacing a motor vehicle
when the accumulated maintenance cost for the vehicle exceeds 65
to 75 percent of the vehicle ' s purchase price as continued
repairs to the motor vehicle after that point will ultimately
result in a greater cash outlay by the city. This cost analysis
is commonly referred to as an "Equipment Life-to-Date (LTD) and
Year-to-Date (YTD) Maintenance Cost Analysis . "
The city' s vehicle replacement policy incorporates a LTD/YTD
analysis as part of the replacement criteria and supplements
that criterion with five additional factors for determining when
it is more cost effective to replace, rather than repair, a
motor vehicle.
The five criteria are set forth below.
A. Equipment Age - Every piece of equipment in the city' s
fleet is on a time life schedule, which is the first
criteria for scheduling for replacement. The breakdown
by vehicle type is as follows :
Class Life Fleet Size
(Years) by
Class
1 . Marked Squad Cars 2 35
2 . Other Police Operational
Vehicles 4 39
3 . Administration Cars (all
departments) 8 53
4 . Pickup Trucks and Utility
Vans (all departments) 8 76
5 . Medium Duty Dump Trucks
(all departments) 8 28
6 . Light Duty Dump Trucks
(all departments) 8 10
7 . Ambulances 5 5
8 . Fire Apparatus 20 10
9 . Off-road Equipment (backhoes,
tractors, loaders Varies 61
Total Fleet Size
317
B. Equipment Mileage and Hours - This is a major considera-
tion in the marked squad cars . Eight hundred miles a
e
week is considered the normal miles driven for a squad.
Also factored in is the cumulative engine hours for all
equipment, especially the marked squads and the public
works equipment, where hours are more important than
miles . Although actual data relative to total hours is
not available, staff will soon be implementing a pilot
program to accrue a history of equipment running hours to
use in future equipment replacement lists .
C. Equipment Life-to-Date (LTD and Year-to-Date (YTD Mainte-
nance Costs - Industry standards based upon American
Public Works Association (APWA) case studies recommend
that equipment turnover occur when accumulated mainte-
nance costs reach 65-75 percent of the equipment ' s pur-
chase price. In the case of squad cars, this usually
happens after one and one-half years of service. Increas-
ing the life of the vehicles most likely would result in
a maintenance cost to purchase price ratio of well over
100 percent of the equipment purchase cost. Maintenance
costs and equipment downtime tend to rise significantly
in the later years of ownership as miles and hours accumu-
late. With the majority of the other equipment, this
standard usually occurs in the seventh, eighth or ninth
year. Past experience shows major component failure in
the seventh to tenth year of life, thus increasing repair
costs and decreasing equipment availability. This is
particularly true in public works equipment.
D. Structural Integrity - The City Garage conducts an over-
all inspection of the subject equipment, both body condi-
tion and underbody condition (rusted floorboards and
frames ) . Medium and light duty trucks used in salting
and plowing operations are routinely exposed to road salt
and calcium chloride are especially prone to premature
cab and dump body deterioration, requiring major rebuild-
ing or replacement. A more attractive fleet presents a
more positive and professional image to the citizens and
the operators are more likely to keep the equipment clean
and in good working order.
E. Future Projections of Equipment Repair Costs and Opera-
tional Reliability (Safety) - As equipment ages, the
availability is decreased due to the additional repairs
needed. Exact data with actual downtime is not avail-
able. However, based upon experience during the later
years of a piece of equipment ' s life, more time is spent
needing repairs and maintenance. Safety and reliability
are also factored in the decision to replace equipment at
the above-mentioned intervals . The light and medium
trucks are subject to biannual state-required safety
inspections which, as the equipment becomes older, re-
quires more time and expense to pass .
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:JyAgenda Item No.
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— City of Elgin
April 3, 1997
TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Robert 0. Malm, Interim City Manager
SUBJECT: Review of Vehicle Replacement Criteria
PURPOSE
The intent of this memorandum is to provide the Mayor and
members of the City Council with information on a vehicle
replacement criteria policy.
BACKGROUND
During the course of reviewing the City's proposed vehicle
replacement schedule last September, the Mayor and members of
the City Council sought information on the criteria used to
guide decisions on vehicle replacement. A memorandum detail-
ing the replacement criteria was distributed on September 20,
1996, and an interdepartmental committee was formed to evalu-
ate that criteria. The proposed policy providing objective
guidelines for replacing motor vehicles, as detailed in this
memorandum, represents the consensus of the interdepartmental
committee convened to analyze the City's vehicle replacement
policies .
Replacement Criteria
The committee reviewed various industry standards establish-
ing guidelines for motor vehicle and equipment replacement.
Each study demonstrated that at a certain point, it is more
economically practical to replace, rather than repair, a
given motor vehicle. The committee's review determined that
the most widely accepted standard advised replacing motor
-2-j vehicles when the accumulated maintenance cost for the vehi-
cle exceed 65 to 75 percent of the vehicle's purchase price;
continued repairs to the motor vehicle after that point will
ultimately result in a greater cash outlay by the City. This
cost analysis is commonly referred to as an "Equipment Life-
to-Date (LTD) and Year-to-Date (YTD) Maintenance Cost Analy-
sis" .
The proposed vehicle replacement policy set forth in this
memorandum incorporates a LTD/YTD analysis as part of the
replacement criteria and supplements that criterion with five
additional factors for determining when it is more cost
effective to replace, rather than repair, a motor vehicle.
Vehicle Replacement Criteria
April 3, 1997
Page 2
Descriptions of the five proposed criteria are set forth
below.
A. Equipment Age - Every piece of equipment in the City' s
fleet is on a time life schedule, which is the first
criteria for scheduling for replacement. The breakdown
by vehicle type is as follows:
Class Life Fleet Size
(Years) by Class
1 . Marked Squad Cars 2 35
2 . Other Police Operational
Vehicles 4 39
3. Administration Cars (all
departments) 8 53
4 . Pickup Trucks and Utility
Vans (all departments) 8 76
5 . Medium Duty Dump Trucks
(all departments) 8 28
6 . Light Duty Dump Trucks
(all departments) 8 10
7 . Ambulances 5 5
8 . Fire Apparatus 20 10
9 . Off-road Equipment (backhoes,
tractors, loaders Varies 61
Total Fleet Size
317
Elgin' s vehicle time life schedule is generally comparable to
the time life schedule being utilized in a number of neighbor-
ing and Chicagoland communities (Exhibit A) . It is important
to note the significant differences between Elgin' s staffing
levels and equipment to mechanic ratios and those of the
various communities surveyed.
B. Equipment Mileage and Hours - This is a major considera-
tion in the marked squad cars . Eight hundred miles a
week is considered the normal miles driven for a squad.
Also factored in is the cumulative engine hours for all
equipment, especially the marked squads and the public
works equipment, where hours are more important than
• miles. Although actual data relative to total hours is
not available, staff will soon be implementing a pilot
program to accrue a history of equipment running hours
to use in future equipment replacement lists.
C. Equipment Life-to-Date (LTD and Year-to-Date (YTD .Mainte-
nance Costs Industry standards based upon American
Public Works Association (APWA) case studies recommend
that equipment turnover occur when accumulated mainte-
nance costs reach 65-75 percent of the equipment' s
purchase price. In the case of squad cars, this usually
Vehicle Replacement Criteria
April 3, 1997
Page 3
happens after one and one-half years of service. In-
creasing the life of the vehicles most likely would
result in a maintenance cost to purchase price ratio of
well over 100 percent of the equipment purchase cost.
Maintenance costs and equipment downtime tend to rise
significantly in the later years of ownership as miles
and hours accumulate. With the majority of the other
equipment, this standard usually occurs in the seventh,
eighth or ninth year. Past experience shows major
component failure in the seventh to tenth year of life,
thus increasing repair costs and decreasing equipment
availability. This is particularly true in public works
equipment.
D. Structural Integrity - The City Garage conducts an
overall inspection of the subject equipment, both body
condition and underbody condition (rusted floorboards
and frames) . Medium and light duty trucks used in
salting and plowing operations are routinely exposed to
road salt and calcium chloride are especially prone to
premature cab and dump body deterioration, requiring
major rebuilding or replacement. A more attractive
fleet presents a more positive and professional image to
(ebb- the citizens and the operators are more likely to keep
the equipment clean and in good working order.
E. Future Projections of Equipment Repair Costs and Opera-
tional Reliability (Safety) - As equipment ages, the
availability is decreased due to the additional repairs
needed. Exact data with actual downtime is not avail-
able. However, based upon experience during the later
years of a piece of equipment 's life, more time is spent
needing repairs and maintenance. Safety and reliability
are also factored in the decision to replace equipment
at the above-mentioned intervals . The light and medium
trucks are subject to biannual state-required safety
inspections which, as the equipment becomes older,
requires more time and expense to pass .
All the above-mentioned criteria are projections based on
normal driving and routine driver care. Other factors, such
as vehicle accident history, could alter these projections
significantly.
Applying the Criteria in Elgin
To test our above-mentioned criteria, each of the pieces of
equipment approved for replacement in the 1997 budget process
was subjected to an in-depth analysis comparing real data to
rik our replacement criteria. The results are detailed in at-
tached Exhibit B. The first page is the list approved for
replacement in 1997 and the following pages are details
pertaining to each individual piece.
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Vehicle Replacement Criteria
April 3, 1997
Page 4
Utilizing our present policy, the City Garage recommended 71
vehicles , totalling $2 . 3 million to the Budget Committee and
approval by City Council was for 32 vehicles totalling $1 . 01
million. The proposed replacement schedule using the crite-
ria in 1996 was 68 vehicles totalling $2 .08 million, whereas
the actual replacement funds available for equipment was
$1 . 13 million. Thus, half the equipment which was scheduled
for replacement in 1996 and 1997 was delayed for at least
another year. This, in turn, increases the recommended life
cycle. In addition, the creation of additional City programs
requiring vehicular support - ROPE officers and graffiti
removal, by example - has made it necessary to reallocate
vehicles that have been slated for replacement to these new
programs , further increasing operational costs .
COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED
Vehicle Replacement Criteria Committee. The members are as
follows:
Terry Podzimek, Garage Manager
Michael Sarro, Purchasing Director
Dennis Ahrens, Deputy Fire Chief
Eric Stuckey, Budget/Public Information Officer
Jack Darr, Deputy Police Chief
Richard Kozal, Assistant Corporation Counsel
Eric Bahe, Accounting Supervisor
Roger Dahlstrom, Planning Director
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There are sufficient funds specifically set aside for the 32
pieces of equipment scheduled for replacement in the 1997
Equipment Replacement Fund (Account No. 601-4800-796 . 91-48
under various project numbers, total budget - $1,005,700) .
LEGAL IMPACT
Afrkone.
ALTERNATIVES
Regardless of whatever vehicles meet the replacement criteria
test, the purchase of vehicles must be included in the budget
and contracts for purchase must be authorized by the City
Council .
Equipment is reviewed from the Equipment Replacement Schedule
each year for its remaining life. Equipment from that list
is then examined and inspected to see if it does, in fact,
meet the above criteria. It is then placed on the equipment
replacement list for the current year budget process . If a
piece is found to be in unusually good condition, it may be
deferred.
Vehicle Replacement Criteria
April 3, 1997
few Page 5
RECOMMENDATION
The recommendations are as follows :
- To approve the establishment of the City' s Vehicle
Replacement Criteria Policy as outlined in this memoran-
dum, subject to availability of funds .
- To authorize the 1997 replacement of all 32 pieces of
equipment scheduled this year, as detailed on Exhibit B,
except for vehicles #803, 807 , 887, 40 and 215, which,
although technically meeting the replacement criteria,
should be held for further analysis .
Respectfully submitted, 0046*,4(
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Terryodzimek Richard Kozal
Garage Manager Assistant Corporation
Counsel
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Michael A. Sarro Eric Bahe
Director of Purchasing Accounting Supervisor
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Dennis Ahrens Roger K. Dahlstrom
Deputy Fire Chief Director of Planning
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Eric Stuckey / J 'ck Darr
Budget/Public Deputy Police Chief
Information Officer
Rob -rt 0. Malm
Interim City Manager
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EXHIBIT A
A survey was conducted to compare our policy and length of equipment life cycle with surrounding
communities. The following spread sheet represents the result of the above mentioned survey. The
results demonstrates that our fleet policies are at or above the average in three categories and slightly
below in two categories. Our mechanic to equipment ratio is thirty pieces higher than that of the
highest result of the survey. Even when our soon to be hired fourth mechanic is factored in, our ratio
will still be the highest in the survey. The municipalities that have a low mechanic to equipment ratio
generally tend to retain their equipment longer
The following categories are in years, except for the fleet size, number of mechanics and ratio
column.
VEHICLE LIFE CYCLE and MECHANIC / FLEET SIZE SURVEY
Municipality Squads/ >29,900 G.V.W. 1 Ton Pick-Ups/ Admin/Code Fleet Number of Equipment to
Interviewed Detective Dump Trucks Dumps Vans Cars Size Mechanics Mechanic Ratio
Mt Prospect 2 13"" 10 7 6 160 4 40.00
Mundelein 3 7 9 8 10 140 3 46.67
Buffalo Grove 2 15' 6 6 6 200 4 50.00
e'ta"' Arlington Hts 3 12 15 6 4 271 6 45.17
Glenview 2 10 5 5 5 170 4 42.50
Naperville 3 10 7 6 6 542 11 49.27
Des Plaines 0"' 8 7 7 10 360 6 60.00
Schaumburg 2 10 8 6 5 360 10 36.00
St Charles 2 10 10 10 10 300 4 75.00
Geneva 3 10 10 12 10 150 3 50.00
Deerfield 2 10 7 7 5 55 2 27.50
Libertyville 2 20" 8 6 8 100 3 33.33
Hanover Park 3 10 8 6 6 115 3 38.33
Streamwood 2 14 10 10 5 160 3 53.33
Hoffman Est. 1.5 15 8 9 10 167 4 41.75
Average life 232 11.60 8.53 . 7.40 7.07 216.7 4.67 45.92
cycle for above
Elgin Proposed 2.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 321 4 80.25
t Elgin Actual 3.36 8.42 8.20 9.15 8.55 317. 3 105.67
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EXHIBIT A
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The numbers directly above represent the current age of vehicles due or past due for replacement and
current fleet size and mech/fleet ratio
* - specifies stainless steel dump bodies which adds initial cost, but eliminates the rust and
deterioration problem later.
** - doesn't use the trucks in the summer- only used for plow operations
*** - doesn't maintain squad cars - not included in fleet size
**** - has in-house body shop and body man on staff
Average for other municipalities for all types of equipment - 7.35 yrs
Average for Elgin for all types of equipment ( actual ) - 7.54 yrs
Our overall"all vehicle average life.cycle" is slightly higher (.19 years)than the average for all the other
municipalities interviewed. Most municipalities base their cycles on age, with mileage or hours used
being the second criteria utilized if a piece of equipment doesn't meet the age criteria. The cumulative
hours on the squads and detective vehicles are a major factor in the decision to replace. Most of the
individuals interviewed also stated if a certain vehicle is exceptionally poor(a lemon), or in
exceptionally good shape, its life cycle will be adjusted accordingly. Elgin also follows this policy.
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EXHIBIT A
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A survey was conducted to compare our policy and length of equipment life cycle with
surrounding communities, in regards to fire suppression equipment. The following spread
sheet represents the result of the above mentioned survey. The results demonstrates that
our fleet policies are above the average in two categories and below in one category.
The following categories are in years, except in fleet size and number of mechanics.
FIRE SUPPRESSION / AMBULANCE LIFE CYCLE and
MECHANIC / FLEET SIZE SURVEY
Municipality Years of Service" Mechanics Fleet
AeriatLadder
Interviewed Ambulance Engine Truck Civilian Firefighter Size
Mt.Prospect 6 15 15 X 23
Mundelein 9 20 20 13
Buffalo Grove 6-8 20 20 X-Public Works 19
Arlington Hts. _ 8 15 20 x-Public Works 23
teak Glenview 12 15 20 X-Public Works 25
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Naperville 7 20 20 X 35
Des Plaines 8 15 20 X 25
Schaumburg 7-12 12 12 X 23
St.Charles 6-7 20 25 X 22
Geneva 6-7 18-20 20-25 X X 10
Deerfield 8 15 20 X 13
Streamwood 7-10 15 20 X-Public Works 18
Hoffman Estates 10 20 20 X 24
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CYCLE FOR ABOVE 8.15 17 19.57 21
ELGIN 5 20 20 X 27
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EXHIBIT B
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VEHICLES APPROVED FOR REPLACEMENT IN 1997
DEPT.NAME EQP# DESCRIP/MODEL INV# YEAR CURR.AGE EST LIFE REM LIFE REPL COST
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STREETS MAINT. 147 FORD DUMP 8016 1987 10 8 -2 $70,000
CONSTRUCTION 23 CHEV. DUMP 8726 1989 8 8 0 $70,000
STREETS MAINT. 14 FORD DUMP 8030 1989 8 8 0 $80,000
POLICE 845 GMC JIMMY 8464 1992 5 1 -4 $25,000
POLICE 803 CHEV.CAPRICE 8488 1993 4 3 -1 $20,000
POLICE 807 CHEV CAPRICE 8736 1990 7 4 -3 $20,000
POLICE 887 CHEV. CAPRICE 8338 1993 4 4 0 $20,000
FIRE 949 CHEV CAPRICE 8400 1991 6 6 0 $20,000
POLICE 809 CHEV. CAPRICE 8491 1993 4 4 0 $20,000
POLICE 810 CHEV. CAPRICE 8490 1993 4 4 0 $20,000
POLICE 884 CHEV.CAPRICE 8412 1991 6 4 -2 $20,000
STREETS MAINT. 28 GMC DUMP 8395 1989 8 8 0 $32,000
SEWERS 108 GMC DUMP 8238 1989 8 8 0 $32,000
SEWERS 126 GMC DUMP 8327 1989 8 8 0 $32,000
STREETS MAINT. 226 GMC DUMP 8326 1989 8 8 0 $32,000
PARKS 905 JACOBSEN MOWER 8022 1988 9 8 -1 $50,000
TRAFFIC SIGNALS 135 FORD AERIAL 8128 1988 9 8 -1 $75,000
ENGINEERING 48 CHEV. CAVALIER 8732 1987 10 8 -2 $11,000
PARKS 967 DODGE PICKUP 8690 1988 9 8 -1 $19,000
TRAFFIC SIGNALS 45 DODGE VAN 8677 1987 10 8 -2 $19,000
WATER 35 GMC VAN 8121 1989 8 8 0 $19,000
CODE ENFORCEMENT 166 PLY. SUNDANCE 8715 1989 8 8 0 $11,000
CODE ENFORCEMENT 96 PLY. SUNDANCE 8714 1989 8 8 0 $11,000
ENGINEERING 40 DODGE VAN 8679 1987 9 8 -1 $11,000
FIRE ER41 FORD AMBULANCE 8381 1990 7 6 -1 $90,000
FIRE 215 CHEV. SUBURBAN 8122 1989 8 6 -2 $36,000
PARKS 903 GMC PICKUP 8644 1986 11 8 -3 $20,700
CEMETERY 416 FORD TRACTOR 4275 1970 27 15 -12 $25,000
PARKS 217 FORD TRACTOR 5632 1971 26 15 -11 $25,000
PARKS 222 FORD TRACTOR 5420 1969 28 15 -13 $25,000
PARKS 931 FORD TRACTOR 6104 1976 21 15 -6 $25,000
STREETS MAINT. 131 LIMB CHIPPER 8114 1987 10 10 0 $20,000
TOTALS FOR 1997 $1,005,700
EXHIBIT B
Specific problems and reasons the following vehicles were included in the replacement list are
listed below.
#147- FORD DUMP
A. The dump truck is 10 (1987)years old, based upon our age cycle, the vehicle is two years
overdue for replacement.
B. Current mileage is 44,619. Accumulated hours are not available.
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $40,635. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance
cost (with less than five years of history in the HTE fleet maintenance program) is $24,612.
This is already 60.5% of the purchase cost. If you average the cost per year and extend it out
for 10 years the total LTD maintenance is estimated to be $49,224. This is 121.1% of the
purchase price of the vehicle.
D. Structural Integrity is poor. In need of paint, minor body work and dump body sandblasting,
repairs and paint.
E. Probable increased maintenance due to increasing age. This is a snow route salt and plow
truck which is exposed to salt and chloride all winter .
#23 - CHEV DUMP
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A. The dump truck is 8 (1989) years old, based upon our age cycle, the vehicle is due this year
for replacement.
B. Current mileage is 25,645. Accumulated hours are not available.
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $45,339. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance cost
(with less than five years of history in the HTE fleet maintenance program) is $18,506. This is
already 40.8% of the purchase cost. If you average the cost per year and extend it out
for 8 years the total LTD maintenance is estimated to be $29,610. This is 65.3% of the
purchase price of the vehicle.
D. Structural Integrity is poor. In need of paint, minor body work and dump body sandblasting,
repairs and paint.
E. Probable increased maintenance due to increasing age. Very problematic in the brakes.
Recently the vehicle was involved in a incident where South Elgin Fire Dept, responded to a
brake fire. This is a snow route plow truck and is exposed to severe use all winter.
#14- FORD DUMP
A. The dump truck is 8 (1989) years old, based upon our age cycle, the vehicle is due this year
for replacement.
B. Current mileage is 54,270. Accumulated hours are not available.
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $60,808. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance cost
(with less than five years of history in the HTE fleet maintenance program) is $24,598. This is
EXHIBIT B
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already 40.4% of the purchase cost. If you average the cost per year and extend it out for 8
years the total LTD maintenance is estimated to be $39,357. This is 64.7% of the purchase
price of the vehicle.
D. Structural Integrity is poor. In need of paint, minor body work and dump body sandblasting,
repairs and paint.
E. Probable increased maintenance due to increasing age. This is a snow route plow truck and
exposed to severe use all winter.
#845 - GMC JIMMY
A. The glazer is 5 (1992) years old, based upon our age cycle, the vehicle is one year overdue
for replacement.
B. Current mileage is 77,929. Accumulated hours are not available.
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $20,405. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance cost is
$14,188. This is 69.5% of the purchase cost.
D. Structural Integrity is good. High Miles - reoccurring history of anti-lock brake problems and
onboard computer problems - resulting in expensive and lengthy repairs.
rah' E. Potential for major component failure (engine, transmission) due to miles and hours.
#803 - CHEV. CAPRICE
A. The car is 4 (1993) years old, based upon our age cycle, the vehicle is due for replacement this
year.
B. Current mileage is 42,926. Accumulated hours are not available.
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $15,294. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance cost is
$5,425. This is 34.5% of the purchase cost.
D. Structural Integrity is good. Old police chief's car-transferred to M.I.D.
Was involved in two accidents.
E. Potential for major component failure (engine, transmission) due to miles and hours.
#807 - CHEV. CAPRICE
A. The car is 9 (1988) years old, based upon our age cycle, the vehicle is five years overdue for
replacement.
B. Current mileage is 56,119. Accumulated hours are not available.
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $10,920. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance cost is
$3,338. This is 30.5% of the purchase cost. If you average the cost per year and extend it out
for 9 years the LTD maintenance is estimated to be $6,008. This is 55.0% of the purchase
price of the car.
D. Structural Integrity is good. Old city manager's car- not a police package equipped car- non
A.B.S and four wheel anti-lock brake vehicle.
E. Potential for major component failure (engine, transmission) due to miles and hours.
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EXHIBIT B
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#887- CHEV. CAPRICE
A. The car is 4 (1993) years old, based upon our age cycle, the vehicle is due for replacement.
B. Current mileage is 39,803. Accumulated hours are not available.
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $14,798. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance cost is
$6,967. This is 47.0% of the purchase cost.
D. Structural Integrity is good. Has been historically problematic in premature tire wear and
frequent need of brakes
E. Potential for major component failure (engine, transmission) due to miles and hours.
#949 - CHEV CAPRICE
A. The car is 6 (1991) years old, based upon our age cycle, the vehicle is due for replacement.
B. Current mileage is 91,317. Accumulated hours are not available.
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $12,905. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance cost is
$3,938. This is 30.5% of the purchase cost. If you average the cost per year and extend it out
for 6 years the total LTD maintenance is estimated to be $4,726. This is 36.6% of the
purchase price of the vehicle
D. Structural Integrity is good.
E. This car was a rental car when the Fire Department received it. It has high mileage with short
runs which creates a greater risk of increased maintenance.
#809 - CHEV. CAPRICE
A. The car is 4 (1993)years old, based upon our age cycle, the vehicle is due for replacement
this year.
B. Current mileage is 70,318. Accumulated hours are not available.
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $16,124. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance cost is
$15,541. This is 96.3% of the purchase cost.
D. Structural Integrity is good.
E. Potential for major component failure(engine,transmission) due to very high miles and hours.
Old squad car which was transferred to R.O.P.E. officer-high miles, significant hours on
vehicle.
#810- CHEV CAPRICE
A. The car is 4 (1993) years old, based upon our age cycle, the vehicle is due for replacement this
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B. Current mileage is 73,068. Accumulated hours are not available.
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $16,124. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance cost is
$14,082. This is 87.3% of the purchase cost.
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D. Structural Integrity is good.
E. Potential for major component failure (engine, transmission) due to very high miles and hours.
Old squad car which was transferred to R.O.P.E. officer- high miles, significant hours on
vehicle.
Reoccurring vehicle electrical problems
#884 - CHEV CAPRICE
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A. The car is 6 (1991) years old, based upon our age cycle, the vehicle is two years overdue for
replacement.
B. Current mileage is 65,650. Accumulated hours are not available.
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $17,608. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance cost is
$12,683. This is 71.7% of the purchase cost.
D. Structural Integrity is good.
E. Potential for major component failure(engine, transmission) due to very high miles and hours.
Old squad car which was transferred to R.O.P.E.-officer-high miles, significant hours on
vehicle.
#28- GMC DUMP
A. The dump truck is 8 (1989) years old, based upon our age cycle, the vehicle is due this year
for replacement.
B. Current mileage is 44,200. Accumulated hours are not available.
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $19,052. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance cost
(with less than five years of history in the HTE fleet maintenance program) is $13,014. This is
already 68.3% of the purchase cost. If you average the cost per year and extend it out for 8
years the total LTD maintenance is estimated to be $20,822. This is 109.2% of the purchase
price of the vehicle.
D. Structural Integrity is poor. In need of paint, minor body work and dump body sandblasting,
repairs and paint.
E. Probable increased maintenance due to increasing age. This is a route plow /salt truck and
exposed to severe use all winter.
#108 - GMC DUMP
A. The dump truck is 8 (1989)years old, based upon our age cycle, the vehicle is due this year
for replacement.
B. Current mileage is 47,200. Accumulated hours are not available.
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $20,052. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance cost
(with less than five years of history in the HTE fleet maintenance program) is $6,328. This is
already 31.6% of the purchase cost. If you average the cost per year and extend it out for 8
years the total LTD maintenance is estimated to be $10,125. This is 50.4% of the purchase
price of the vehicle.
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D. Structural Integrity is poor. In need of paint, minor body work and dump body sandblasting,
repairs and paint
E. Probable increased maintenance due to increasing age. This is a route plow/ salt truck and
exposed to severe use all winter.
#126- GMC DUMP
A. The dump truck is 8 (1989) years old, based upon our age cycle, the vehicle is due this year
for replacement.
B. Current mileage is 47,300. Accumulated hours are not available
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $21,052. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance cost
(with less than five years of history in the HTE fleet maintenance program) is $14,952. This is
already 71.0% of the purchase cost. If you average the cost per year and extend it out for 8
years the total LTD maintenance is estimated to be $23,923. This is 113.6% of the purchase
price of the vehicle.
D. Structural Integrity is poor. In need of paint, minor body work and dump body sandblasting,
repairs and paint.
E. Probable increased maintenance due to increasing age. This is a route plow/ salt truck and
exposed to severe use all winter.
#226- GMC DUMP
A. The dump truck is 8 (1989)years old, based upon our age cycle,the vehicle is due this year
for replacement.
B. Current mileage is 49,200. Accumulated hours are not available. •
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $20,052. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance cost
(with less than five years of history in the HTE fleet maintenance program) is $18,918. This is
already 94.3% of the purchase cost. If you average the cost per year and extend it out for 8
years the total LTD maintenance is estimated to be $30,269. This is 150.9% of the purchase
price of the vehicle
D. Structural Integrity is poor. In need of paint, minor body work and dump body sandblasting,
repairs and paint.
E. Probable increased maintenance due to increasing age. This is a route plow/ salt truck and
exposed to severe use all winter.
#905- JACOBSEN MOWER
A. The tractor is 9 (1988) years old, based upon our age cycle, the vehicle is one year overdue
for replacement.
rik B. Mileage and hours not available.
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $32,285. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance cost
(with less than five years of history in the HTE fleet maintenance program) is $34,355. This is
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already 106.4% of the purchase cost. If you average the cost per year and extend it out for 9
years the total LTD maintenance is estimated to be $61,839. This is 191.5% of the purchase
price of the tractor.
D. Structural Integrity is poor.
E. Very high maintenance .Due to the extremely poor condition of this piece of equipment and the
urgency of getting it replaced in time for mowing season a bid was solicited and open on
March 7th. Purchase of a new mower was awarded by City Council on March 26th.
#135 - FORD AERIAL
A. The aerial line truck is 9 (1988) years old, based upon our age cycle, the vehicle is one year
overdue for replacement.
B. Current mileage is 79,000. Accumulated hours are not available.
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $34,352. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance cost
(with less than five years of history in the HTE fleet maintenance program) is $13,336. This is
• already 38.8% of the purchase cost. If you average the cost per year and extend it out for 9
years the total LTD maintenance is estimated to be $24,005. This is 69.8% of the purchase
price of the vehicle.
D. Structural Integrity is good.
E. Probable increased maintenance due to increasing age. This vehicle is subjected to an annual
safety and di-electric inspection and is increasingly more difficult to certify each year.
# 48- CHEV CAVALIER
A. The car is 10 (1987)years old, based upon our age cycle, the vehicle is six years overdue for
replacement.
B. Current mileage is 68,200. Accumulated hours are not available.
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $6,399. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance cost (with
less than five years of history in the HTE fleet maintenance program) is $2,889. This is already
45.1% of the purchase cost. If you average the cost per year and extend it out for 10 years
the total LTD maintenance is estimated to be $5,778. This is 90.2% of the purchase price of
the vehicle.
D. Structural Integrity is poor.
E. Potential for major component failure(engine, transmission) due to very high miles and hours.
#967 -DODGE PICKUP
A. The pickup truck is 9 (1988) years old, based upon our age cycle, the vehicle is two years
overdue for replacement.
B. Current mileage is 55,300. Accumulated hours are not available.
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $9,094. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance cost(with
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less than five years of history in the HTE fleet maintenance program) is $3,857. This is already
42.4% of the purchase cost. If you average the cost per year and extend it out for 9 years the
total LTD maintenance is estimated to be $6,943. This is 76.3% of the purchase price of
the vehicle.
D. Structural Integrity is poor.
E. Potential for major component failure (engine, transmission) due to very high miles and hours.
# 45- DODGE VAN
A. The van is 10 (1987) years old, based upon our age cycle, the vehicle is two years overdue for
replacement.
B. Current mileage is 74,500. Accumulated hours are not available.
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $10,573. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance cost
(with less than five years of history in the HTE fleet maintenance program) is $4,250. This is
already 40.2% of the purchase cost. If you average the cost per year and extend it out for 10
years the total LTD maintenance is estimated to be $8,500. This is 80.3% of the purchase
price of the vehicle.
D. Structural Integrity is poor.
E. Potential for major component failure (engine, transmission) due to very high miles and hours
This vehicle was recently designated to be the graffiti removal vehicle and is not the proper
vehicle for the job: but due to the fact it was the only vehicle in the department available it
was modified to do the job.
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#35 - GMC VAN
A. The van is 8 (1989) years old, based upon our age cycle, the vehicle is due for replacement
this year.
B. Current mileage is 71,000. Accumulated hours are not available.
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $9,020. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance cost (with
less than five years of history in the HTE fleet maintenance program) is $3,954. This is
already 43.8% of the purchase cost. If you average the cost per year and extend it out for 8
years the total LTD maintenance is estimated to be $6,326. This is 70.1% of the purchase
price of the vehicle.
D. Structural Integrity is poor.
E. Potential for major component failure (engine, transmission)due to very high miles and hours.
#166- PLY. SUNDANCE
A. The car is 8 (1989) years old, based upon our age cycle, the vehicle is due for replacement this
year.
B. Current mileage is 45,135. Accumulated hours are not available.
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $6,368. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance cost (with
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less than five years of history in the HTE fleet maintenance program) is $2,696. This is already
42.2% of the purchase cost. If you average the cost per year and extend it out for 8 years the
total LTD maintenance is estimated to be $4,314. This is 67.5% of the purchase price of
the vehicle.
D. Structural Integrity is fair. This vehicle was purchased"used" from a rental fleet.
E. Potential for major component failure(engine, transmission) due to very high miles and hours.
# 96 - PLY. SUNDANCE
A. The car is 9 (1988) years old, based upon our age cycle, the vehicle is one year overdue for
replacement.
B. Current mileage is 46,911. Accumulated hours are not available.
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $6,368. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance cost(with
less than five years of history in the HTE fleet maintenance program) is $4,126. This is already
64.6% of the purchase cost. If you average the cost per year and extend it out for 8 years the
total LTD maintenance is estimated to be $6,601. This is 103.3% of the purchase price of
the vehicle.
D. Structural Integrity is fair. This vehicle was purchased"used" from a rental fleet.
E. Potential for major comr onent failure(engine, transmission) due to very high miles and hours.
#40 - DODGE VAN
A. The van is 10 (1987) years old, based upon our age cycle, the vehicle is two years overdue for
replacement.
B. Current mileage is 37,686. Accumulated hours are not available
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $11,294. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance cost
(with less than five years of history in the HTE fleet maintenance program) is $1,086. This is
already .9% cf the purchase cost. If you average the cost per year and extend it out for 10
years the total LTD maintenance is estimated to be $2,172. This is 19.2% of the purchase
price of the vehicle.
D. Structure: Integrity is fair.
E. A four v.heel drive vehicle is the desired replacement, due to the off road inspections in new
construction areas.
#ER41 - FORD AMBULANCE
A. The ambulance is 7 (1990) years old, based upon our age cycle, the vehicle is two years
overdue for replacement .
B. Current mileage is 41,260. Accumulated hours are not available.
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $53,210. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance cost is
$7,032. This is already 13.2% of the purchase cost.
D. Structural Integrity is good.
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E. This vehicle is an emergency ambulance which responds to alarms in a short notice with no
warm-up time, long periods of idling. This unit has a rough ride which the patients notice due
to the design.
#215- CHEV. SUBURBAN
A. This Suburban is 8 (1989) years old, based upon our age cycle, the vehicle is due for
replacement this year.
B. Current mileage is 49,512. Accumulated hours are not available.
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $17,558. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance cost is
$1,583.
D. Structural Integrity is good
E. This vehicle has served in all facets of the Fire Department, including command response
vehicle, training vehicle, maintenance vehicle and presently is utilized as a snow plow. Snow
plowing is hard on a vehicle which creates a higher risk for increased maintenance costs. The
interior of this vehicle is a little rough and is starting to develop rust on the exterior.
#903- GMC PICKUP
A. The pickup truck is 11 (1986) years old, based upon our age cycle, the vehicle is three years
overdue for replacement.
B. Current mileage is 61,283. Accumulated hours are not available.
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $11,400. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance cost
(with less than five years of history in the HTE fleet maintenance program)is $2,892. If you
average the cost per year and extend it out for 11 years the total LTD maintenance is
estimated to be $6,363. This is 55.8% of the purchase price of the vehicle
D. Structural Integrity is average. In need of paint and minor body work.
E. Probable increased maintenance due to increasing age.
#416- FORD TRACTOR
A. The tractor is 27 (1970) years old, based up on our age cycle, the vehicle is twelve years
overdue for replacement.
B. Current mileage is not applicable and accumulated hours are not available.
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $2,275.
D. Structural Integrity is very questionable due to the age of the vehicle.
E. Reliability and dependability are very questionable and parts availability is becoming a major
consideration due to the age requiring time-consuming fabricating. The replacement unit will
be equipped with a plow to assist in plowing operations.
#217 -FORD TRACTOR
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A. The tractor is 26 (1971) years old, based up on our age cycle, the vehicle is eleven years
overdue for replacement.
B. Current mileage is not applicable and accumulated hours are not available.
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $2,774.
D. Structural Integrity is very questionable due to the age of the vehicle.
E. Reliability and dependability are very questionable and parts availability is becoming a major
consideration due to the age requiring time-consuming fabricating. The replacement unit will
be equipped with a plow to assist in plowing operations.
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#222 - FORD TRACTOR
A. The tractor is 28 (1969) years old, based up on our age cycle, the vehicle is thirteen years
overdue for replacement.
B. Current mileage is not applicable and accumulated hours are not available
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $2,669.
D. Structural Integrity is very questionable due to the age of the vehicle.
E. Reliability and dependability are very questionable and parts availability is becoming a major
consideration due to the age requiring time consuming fabricating. The replacement unit will
be equipped with a plow to assist in plowing operations.
#931 -FORD TRACTOR
A. The tractor is 21 (1976) years old, based up on our age cycle, the vehicle is six years overdue
for replacement.
B. Current mileage is not applicable and accumulated hours are not available.
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $5,560.
D. Structural Integrity is very questionable due to the age of the vehicle.
E. Reliability and dependability are very questionable and parts availability is becoming a major
consideration due to the age requiring time-consuming fabricating.
#131 - LIMB CHIPPER
A. The limb chipper is 10 (1987)years old, based up on our age cycle, the vehicle is two years
overdue for replacement.
B. Current mileage is not applicable and accumulated hours are not available
C. The purchase price of the vehicle was $9,395. The accumulated L.T.D. maintenance cost (with
less than five years of history in the HTE fleet maintenance program) is $2,169. If you average
the cost per year and extend it out for 10 years the total LTD maintenance is estimated to be
$4,338. This is 46.1% of the purchase price of the vehicle.
D. Structural Integrity is fair.
E. Reliability and dependability are very questionable and parts availability is becoming a major
consideration due to the age. The design of this limb chipper is not the most current. Newer
chippers owned by the city have more operator safety devices and this machine is rarely used •
due to safety concerns.