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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Derrick Winston, Director of Public Facilities
DATE: January 26, 2024
SUBJECT:
Wheel Loader Damage Repairs
PURPOSE:
To repair and restore unit #63-149 to fully operational condition
BACKGROUND:
Fleet unit # 63-149 is a 2022 CAT 926M wheel loader currently assigned to the Water & Sewer Maintenance Division (image attached). On January 12, 2024, during snow removal operations, the machine sustained heavy damage to the loading apparatus, rendering it inoperable.
Given the extent of the damage and possible effect on underlying critical components, the Fleet Maintenance Division retained Altorfer CAT, an authorized CAT service center located in Mokena, IL, to assess the machine.
Following the disassembly of several key components, Altorfer technicians determined that the bucket is salvageable, but the bucket connection coupler, lift arm, pivot pins, and associated peripheral components are damaged and require replacement.
DISCUSSION:
Altorfer CAT has proposed to perform the recommended repairs and replacements to restore the machine to full operable condition for $65,716.60 (estimate attached). A five percent (5%) repair contingency of $3,285.83 is requested for the repairs.
Funds to satisfy the cost of the machine repairs are available in the Fleet Maintenance Division account 120-4431-418.38-01.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the City Council adopts a resolution authorizing Altorfer CAT to perform the recommended repairs and component replacements to fleet unit #63-149 for $65,716.60, plus a five percent (5%) contingency of $3,285.83.
cc: Infrastructure and Technology Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing Altorfer CAT to perform the recommended repairs and component replacements to fleet unit #63-149 for $65,716.60, plus a five percent (5%) contingency of $3,285.83.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, fleet unit # 63-149 is a 2022 CAT 926M wheel loader, currently assigned to the Water & Sewer Maintenance Division; and
WHEREAS, on January 12, 2024, during snow removal operations, the machine sustained heavy damage to the loading apparatus, rendering the machine inoperable; and
WHEREAS, the Fleet Maintenance Division retained Altorfer CAT, an authorized CAT service center located in Mokena, IL, to assess the machine; and
WHEREAS, Altorfer technicians determined that the bucket is salvageable, but the bucket connection coupler, lift arm, pivot pins, and associated peripheral components are damaged and require replacement; and
WHEREAS, Altorfer CAT has proposed to perform the recommended repairs and component replacements to restore the machine to full operable condition for $65,716.60; and
WHEREAS, funds to satisfy the cost of the machine repairs are available in the Fleet Maintenance Division account 120-4431-418.38-01; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: authorizing Altorfer CAT to perform the recommended repairs and component replacements to fleet unit #63-149 for $65,716.60, plus a five percent (5%) contingency of $3,285.83, which is hereto and made a part of and that the Purchasing Director is hereby authorized to issue the necessary purchase orders.