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Approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #26-005 in the Solid Waste Fund to transfer $783,100 from Solid Waste Reserves to replace BCC #64078 John Deere Off Road Dump Truck and refurbish BCC #56504 Refuse Trailer; and to transfer existing budget in the Transportation Trust Fund to replace BCC #59326 F550 Bucket Truck. Countywide (Timothy Jecks, Management & Budget Director) Requesting Department - Fleet & Facilities
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Management and Budget
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Authorized By:
Timothy Jecks, Management & Budget Director
Contact/Phone Number:
Wendy Aviles/407-665-7182
Background:
BCC #64078 John Deere Off Road Dump Truck ($716,600)
The John Deere Off-Road Dump Truck (BCC #64078) is a critical piece of equipment used daily at the landfill and has exceeded its reliable service life. High utilization has led to rising maintenance costs and increased risk of downtime. Extending the required TM&R contract for another year would cost $180,000. Fleet and Facilities and Environmental Services recommend replacement to ensure reliability and maintain landfill operations efficiency.
BCC #56504 Refuse Trailer Refurbishment ($66,500)
The trailer (BCC #56504) is a critical asset used by the Solid Waste team to transport garbage from the transfer station to the landfill, averaging 25,000 miles per year. Due to age and heavy use, it faces increased risk of downtime and rising maintenance costs. The cost to refurbish significantly reduces the cost compared to purchasing a new trailer. Fleet and Facilities and Environmental Services recommend refurbishment to ensure reliability and maintain landfill operations.
BCC #59326 F550 Bucket Truck ($190,000)
The F550 Bucket Truck (BCC #59326) was utilized by the Traffic Engineering team and was declared a total loss following an engine compartment fire. Bucket trucks are essential for signal operations, making immediate replacement critical to maintaining Traffic Engineering’s operational capabilities. The County expects to receive $83,260.17 in insurance proceeds to offset the replacement cost. The total amount requested for the new vehicle is $190,000.
Given the critical role this equipment plays in daily operations, the Fleet and Facilities Department and the Traffic Engineering Department recommend replacement to ensure reliability and maintain Traffic Engineering’s operational efficiency.
General Fund and Solid Waste Fund Reserves are currently budgeted at $10.1 million. This amendment will have no impact on Transportation Trust Fund reserves.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Board approve and authorize the Chairman to execute a Resolution implementing Budget Amendment Request (BAR) #26-005 in the Solid Waste Fund to transfer $783,100 from Solid Waste Reserves to replace BCC #64078 John Deere Off Road Dump Truck and refurbish BCC #56504 Refuse Trailer; and to transfer existing budget in the Transportation Trust Fund to replace BCC #59326 F550 Bucket Truck.