HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/08/1980 FINANCE COMMITTEE
September 8, 1980
City Hall , Waterloo, Iowa
The Finance Committee of the City of Waterloo, Iowa met in the Mayor's Conference Room
in City Hall at 6:30 P.M. on September 8, 1980.
Council Member Dowie, presiding.
On Roll Call : Dowie, Bowers, Roehr, Wilharm
Don Thorson presented bids from three companies on two pickups for the Street Depart-
ment. New bids were solicited, since the earlier low bidder (Trucks of Iowa) for the
same above-mentioned vehicles were unable to deliver 1980 models as was specified in
their earlier bid proposal . Discussion followed as to why the dealer was not able
to deliver the 1980 models and what action should be taken. Chairman Dowie asked
that a strongly-worded letter be forwarded to the dealer indicating the City's objection
to the dealer not fulfilling the contract agreement. Bids were submitted by Trucks of
Iowa, George Morris Chevrolet, Hanawalt Ford. Trucks of Iowa submitted the low bid
in the amount of $6,372.00 for one and $5,837.00 for the other. These bids combined
were approximately $1 ,200.00 over the former low bid. It was moved by Roehr, seconded
by Bowers that the low bid of Trucks of Iowa be approved and a letter sent to the
company, as mentioned above. The motion carried.
Don Thorson stated that repair to a double pipe culvert in the 3500 Block of Kingswood
Place was necessary due to a washout. An estimate in the amount of $1 ,800.00 has
been received by Ernester & Co. , Inc. Money for the project will be taken from the
street rejuvenation fund. It was moved by Bowers, seconded by Wilharm to approve the
expenditure of $1 ,800.00 for the repair. The motion carried.
Don Thorson recommended that CB radios be installed in the various road graders and
snow plows. An estimate of $1 ,200 - $1 ,300 for one base unit and thirteen units has
been obtained. It was moved by Bowers, seconded by Roehr to approve the expenditure
for the radios. The motion carried.
Chairman Dowie called for additional business, there was none, and it was moved to
close the meeting at 6:55 P.M.
Larry P. Burger
City Clerk