HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/16/1998 FINANCE COMMITTEE
March 16, 1998
5:35 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Members present: Chairperson Jordan, Krizek, Mollenhoff.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Mollenhoff that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Mollenhoff that the Minutes of March 9, 1998, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
The following bids received for F.Y. 1998 Fire Station#1 Parking Lot Repairs were reviewed:
Bidder Bid Amount
B &B Builders $17,398.50
Cedar Falls Construction $18,189.60
Cedar Valley Corporation $24,424.70
Concrete Foundations, Inc. $25,609.88
Rampart Corporation $14,563.00
It was the recommendation of the Associate Engineer that the low bid from Rampart Corporation
in the amount of$14,563.00 be accepted. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Mollenhoff that said
recommendation be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
The following bids were for marked police patrol vehicles were reviewed:
Class One Vehicles: Police Package Vehicles
Bidder Bid Amount
Witham Ford: Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor $20,291.70
Ford Expedition 4-dr, 2WD $25,381.00
Rydell Chevrolet: Chevrolet Lumina Police Model $18,716.00
Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr, 2WD $26,475.00
State Bid: Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor $20,369.50
Chevy Lumina Police Model $17,928.00 plus option
Class Two Vehicles: Production Vehicles - Full Size
Bidder Bid Amount
Witham Ford: Ford Crown Victoria $20,490.00
Ford Explorer 4dr, 2WD $23,436.00
Ford Explorer 4dr, 4WD $25,140.00
Ford Expedition 4dr, 4WD $27,508.00
Community Motor Co.: Chevrolet Blazer, 4dr, 2WD $23,758.00
Chevrolet Tahoe 4dr, 2WD $17,175.08
Dan Deery Motor: Pontiac Bonneville $20,461.85
Dodge Intrepid $20,640.00
Dodge Durango 4dr, 4WD $26,842.00
Class Three Vehicles: Production Vehicles - Mid Size
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Class Three Vehicles: Production Vehicles - Mid Size
Bidder Bid Amount
Witham Ford: Ford Taurus $16,874.00
Community Motor Co.: Chevrolet Lumina Police Car $19,355.87
It was the recommendation of the Police Chief that the low bid from Witham Ford for Crown
Victoria Police Interceptor at a cost of$20,291.70 per vehicle be accepted for six vehicles, and
that the bid from Witham Ford for Ford Expedition at a cost of$27,508 be accepted. In addition,
the Police Chief requested authorization to purchase two police unmarked program cars at a cost
of $12,000.00 and seven auxiliary equipment packages at a cost of $1,675.00 per package.
Moved by Mollenhoff, seconded by Krizek that the recommendation of the Police Chief to accept
the low bid from Witham Ford for six Crown Victoria Police Interceptors at a total cost of
$121,752.00, the bid from Witham Ford for one Ford Expedition in the amount of$27,508, be
approved and that two unmarked program vehicles at a cost of $12,000.00 and seven auxiliary
equipment packages at a total cost of$11,740.00 be included in the capital equipment program.
Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Mollenhoff, seconded by Krizek that the request of the Superintendent of Water
Pollution/Flood Control to repair a 36" sewer main located between IBP and the lagoon at a cost
of$17,700.00 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Administrative Director to purchase a 300 MHz PC for Information Services,
replacing a 200 MHz, was reviewed. The 200 MHz computer will be reused in the
Administration/Legal Department, replacing a 386 computer that is not Year 2000 compliant.
The cost of the system if$1,892.00. Funding is available in the Information Services equipment
budget. The Computer Technical Review Committee approved the purchase of said PC on March
11, 1998. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Mollenhoff that said request be approved. Ayes:
Three. Motion carried.
The request of the Administrative Director to donate old computer equipment to the Boy Scouts
was reviewed. The local Boy Scouts of America have formed a partnership with Hawkeye
Community College to conduct training for a special interest troop of teenage boys involved with
computers. They are in need of old computers and computer parts to work on and to learn basics
of programming. Total street value of the equipment is approximately $250.00. Moved by
Mollenhoff, seconded by Krizek that said request be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Mollenhoff that garbage refund in the amount of$30.00 for 3704
Joan Drive be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Mollenhoff that garbage refund in the amount of$30.00 for 1060
Riehl Street be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Krizek, seconded by Mollenhoff that the request of the Superintendent of Water
Pollution/Flood Control for pre-authorization to expend $1,730.00 for a hydroranger be
approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Mollenhoff, seconded by Krizek that the request of the City Planner to transfer $2,000
from Line Item 1710 (Claims) to Line Item 1535 (Hardware) be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion
carried.
Moved by Mollenhoff, seconded by Krizek that the request of the Executive Director of Human
Rights Commission to decrease Line Item 1111 (Salaries) and increase Line Item 1112 (Salaries)
in the amount of$10,168 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Mollenhoff, seconded by Krizek that the request of the Building Official to transfer
4150 from Line Item 1119 (Miscellaneous Pay) to Line Item 1128 (Retirement); $500 from Line
Item.1119 (Miscellaneous Pay) to Line Item 1319 (Other Professional Services); $1,000 from
Line Item 1119 (Miscellaneous Pay) to Line Item 1346 (Travel/Training); $200 from (.,ine Item
1119 (Miscellaneous Pay) to Line Item 1353 (Printing); $98.01 from Line Item 1119
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(Miscellaneous Pay)to Line Item 1535 (Hardware); $208.19 from Line Item 1119 (Miscellaneous
Pay) to Line Item 1549 (Lumber); $727 from Line Item 1119 (Miscellaneous Pay) to Line Item
1785 (Refund Pay)be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Mollenhoff, seconded by Krizek that the request of the Recreation& Arts Commission
to make numerous line item amendments ( a copy is on file in the City Clerk's office) be
approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Mollenhoff, seconded by Krizek that the request of the Recreation & Arts Director to
increase Line Item 1343 (Postage) in the amount of$1,000; increase Line Item 1349 (Artist Exp.)
in the amount of$16,450; increase Line Item 3623 (Room & Equipment Revenue) in the amount
of$1,000; increase Line Item 3361 (State Grant Revenue) in the amount of$1,450 be approved.
Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Mollenhoff, seconded by Krizek that the request of the Recreation & Arts Director to
make the following line item amendments to the Waterloo Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra
budget: increase Line Item 1112 (Part-time salary) in the amount of$18,000; decrease Line Item
1111 (Full-time salaries) in the amount of $30,000; decrease Line Item 1121 (FICA) in the
amount of $1,000; decrease Line Item 1122 (IPERS) in the amount of $1,500; decrease Line
Item 1131 (Health) in the amount of $4,000; decrease Line Item 3875 (Payroll Reimb.) in the
amount of$18,500 be approved. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Mollenhoff, seconded by Krizek that the request of the Recreation & Arts Director to
make the following line item amendments to Jr. Art Gallery budget: increase Line Item 1524
(Class Supplies) in the amount of$1,000; increase Line Item 1581 (Paint Supplies) in the amount
of $262.07; decrease Line Item 1549 (Lumber Exp.) in the amount of $1,262.07 be approved.
Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Moved by Mollenhoff, seconded by Krizek that Bills Payment, as contained in Schedule AP640,
pp. 1-60 dated March 16, 1998 in the amount of$1,306,883.00 be received, placed on file and
approved and forwarded to the full council for approval. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Krizek, seconded by Mollenhoff
that the meeting be adjourned at 5:45 p.m. Ayes: Three. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk