HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/02/1980 FINANCE COMMITTEE
September 2 , 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 2 , 1980 .
Council Member Dowie, presiding.
On Roll Call : Dowie , Bowers , Roehr, Wilharm
Don. Thorson, Project Engineer, stated that bids on the two GMC pick-ups
for the Street Department had been approved by the Finance Committee in
the amount of $5 , 235 . 00 and $5 , 735 . 00 each (1980 models) . Low bidder
was Trucks of Iowa. The company is now unable to deliver 1980 models
at their bid prices. The 1981 models will cost an addi-
tional $300 . 00 for each vehicle. This additional $600 . 00 is still
within the Street Department' s budget . After discussion, it was moved
by Roehr, seconded by none to authorize the purchase of the vehicles
at an additional cost of $300 . 00 each. Following further discussion, it
was moved by Bowers , seconded by Wilharm to hold the bidder to his
contract of supplying the 1980 vehicles at his bid price . Chairman
Dowie declined to vote because of possible conflict of interest . The
motion carried.
Don Thorson, Project Engineer, stated that the Iowa Department of
Transportation was auctioning a 1968 loader in relatively good repair,
The presently-owned City loader is in poor repair and has a replace-
ment cost of $50,000 to $60, 000. It was moved by Bowers , seconded by
Wilharm to authorize bidding on the vehicle to a maximum of $2 ,000 .
The motion carried.
The City Engineer 's Office has been notified that Cutler Repaving is
available to do street rejuvenation work for the City of Waterloo .
Cost estimates have been prepared for Dysart Road from U. S . Highway 218
to Kennedy Lane at a total cost of $22 , 508 . 05 and for Cleveland Street
from University Avenue to Westfield Avenue at a total cost of $15 ,817 . 50 .
All labor and materials will be furnished by the City with funds being
expended from the Street Department budget (road use tax) . It was
moved by Roehr, seconded by Wilharm to authorize the repair at the
above stated estimated costs . The motion carried.
Mayor Rooff reported that after review of the LEAA Grant (City' s
share is $3 , 000 . 00) for the Jesse Cosby Center, the contract is for
a one year period, The contract was signed and submitted for review.
Larry Cunningham, Garage Superintendent , reported on various repairs
which were needed on City equipment , The Street Department road
grader needs repair in the amount of $1 , 200, 00 and chains in the
amount of $500 . 00 are needed. Repair to the steamer for the Sewer
Department will require an estimate. It was moved by Wilharm,
seconded by Roehr to allow the expenditure for the grader and pur-
chase of chains . The motion carried,
Don Thorson, Project Engineer, stated that a bid had been received for
16 foot overhead doors for the Street Department in the amount of
$3 , 415 . 00 . This is a budgeted item. It was moved by Roehr, seconded
by Bowers to authorize this expenditure . The motion carried.
Mayor Rooff reported after payment of the bonds for the parking ramps ,
a plan will be developed for use of the money generated.
Chairman Dowie called for additional business , there was none , and
it was moved to close the meeting at 6 : 57 P.M.
Larry P . Burger
City Clerk