HomeMy WebLinkAboutWD-74-83CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
HAMPTON, ONTARIO
LOB 1JO
R. DUPUIS, P. ENG., DIRECTOR
TEL. (416) 263 -2231
987 -5039
REPORT TO THE GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1983.
REPORT NO.: WD -74 -83
SUBJECT: EQUIPMENT DISPOSAL - 1/2 TON TRUCKS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfully recommended:
1. That this report be received; and,
2. That the disposal date for units 7217 -X- 00503,
7217 -X- 00512, and 7218 -X -00522 (3 - 1/2 ton trucks
replaced in 1983) be extended to the 1984 Region of
Durham Equipment Auction; and,
3. That the Director of Public Works be authorized to
continue the utilization of three one -half ton trucks
for the purpose of providing transportation for men
and equipment on special incentive programs.
BACKGROUND AND REPORT:
In May, 1983, the Works Department received delivery of
three 1983 one -half ton trucks purchased as replacement
units for the following equipment:
7217 -X -00503
1978
G.M.C.
1/2
Ton
Pickup
7217 -X -00512
1978
G.M.C.
1/2
Ton
Pickup
7218 -X -00527
1977
Ford
1.2
Ton
Pickup
,k
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REPORT WD -74 -83
In accordance with the Fleet Budget, the replaced units were
to be disposed of at the Region of Durham Equipment Auction
on September 17, 1983. Presently, the one -half ton trucks
are being utilized by the incentive crews for the
transportation of men and equipment to the Sidewalk and
Brushing projects. The trucks are used eight hours per
working day at the M.T.C. approved rental rate of $2.85 per
hour. This rate includes all gas, oil, and repairs. At
present, the trucks are subject to limited mileage and are
considered suitable for continued low mileage use. Similar
rental vehicles are priced at $525.00 per month and this
rate does not include operating expenses.
The incentive crews will be employed by the Town beyond the
scheduled date for the Region's auction and it is staff's
understanding that more incentive money is being made
available for similar programs in the future. Therefore, it
is recommended that the three one -half ton trucks remain in
limited service until September, 1984.
Respectfully submitted,
R.G. Dupuis, P. Eng.,
Director of Public Works.
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August 18, 1983.