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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Brett Weiler Superintendent of Streets
DATE: 4/2/2015
SUBJECT:
A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Bulk Rock Salt in the Amount Of $70.44 Per Ton.
PURPOSE:
To obtain City Council approval for the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amount of $70.44 per ton from Morton Salt Inc. Chicago IL for the Division of Street Maintenance under the DuPage County Department of Transportation bid for the 2015 - 2016 winter season.
BACKGROUND:
The bulk rock salt is used to melt snow & ice from city streets, making them safe for vehicular traffic. We will be dividing our road salt purchases again this year between DuPage County Department of Transportation and the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement. By dividing our road salt orders between 2 government agencies soliciting bids, we hope to have 2 different suppliers. This would provide an alternate source for salt deliveries should 1 of the providers be unable to make timely deliveries.
DISCUSSION:
The City anticipates purchasing from Morton Salt Inc. approximately 7,000 tons (50% of the City's annual order) of bulk rock salt for the 2015 - 2016 winter season. Morton Salt Inc. has agreed to hold last year's price of $70.44 per ton.
Dollars have been appropriated for this expenditure in account 203-4460-431-6532.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Road salt improves driving conditions for vehicular traffic
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That City Council approves the purchase of bulk road salt in the amount of $70.44 per ton from Morton Salt Inc. Chicago IL for the Division of Street Maintenance under the DuPage County, Department of Transportation bid.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Peters, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Bulk Rock Salt in the Amount Of $70.44 Per Ton.
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WHEREAS, the Ci...
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