City of Oak Creek

Common Council Report

Meeting Date:  3/15/05

Item No.:  13

Recommendation:  That the Common Council approve the recommendation of the Street Superintendent and accept the written quote from Miller-Bradford & Risberg, Incorporated in the amount of $17,700.00 for a grapple to be mounted on our Case 1085 Cruz Air.

Background:  The Street Department has been looking for a method of removing log jams and large trees from creek beds when debrushing.  We were able to get information from the vendor, Miller-Bradford & Risberg (who sold us our Cruz Air), on several grapple models which could be mounted on our 1085 Cruz Air.  The above price includes the installation of the grapple.

We have discussed with our mechanics this model grabble and agree that this one will meet the needs of the department.

Fiscal Impact:   The 2005 CEP has provided funds in the amount of $25,000.00 for this purchase.

Prepared by: Bill Schaper Street Superintendent	Respectfully submitted, Barbara S. Blumenfield, Ph.D City Administrator
Fiscal Review by: Beverly A. Buretta, CMC City Clerk

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