2012 Equipment Replacement Plan

The following items are in the 2012 ERP and have been approved for purchase and placement in the 2012 budget.  Before any item is actually purchased, the City reviews its condition, maintenance, and life expectancy once again to ensure it meets the requirements for replacement. If it is determined the City can get another year or two out of the equipment, its replacement will be delayed to a future date.

Project Title $ Description
Computer Replacements & Upgrades $63,000 Replacement and/or upgrades of staff computers, printers and scanners
Police Patrol Vehicles  $69,200 Marked patrol cars used by patrol officers to respond to calls, enforce traffic laws and perform general patrol duties. The fleet consists of 5 marked and 1 unmarked vehicle and are on a 3-year rotation.
Police Administrative Vehicle $28,800 Unmarked vehicle for the chief and captain. The two admin cars are on a 2-year rotation, then moved down to the detectives for an additional 3-4 years. These cars are also used for surveillance and plain clothes officers.
Police - Portable and Mobile Devices $15,000 Annual replacement of portable and mobile radios used by police, fire and public works departments that allow these departments to communicate on one frequency. There are a total of 111 portable and 26 mobile radios. The budget provides for replacement of those no longer working or with performance issues.
Fire - Aerial Truck $54,217 Lease payment on 2008 aerial ladder purchased with a combination of cash and financing.
Fire - Equipment $27,300 Replacement of the extrication tool (jaws of life) and the treadmill in fitness center.
Public Works - Misc Equipment $22,900 Purchase of an asphalt hot mix heating box used for patching or street repair work. This box keeps the asphalt mix hot and pliable allowing all product to be used. Also included is the purchase of a grass overseeder used in overseeing existing turf areas within our parks.
Public Works - 4x4 3/4 Ton Dump Truck $67,400 Replacement of a 2004 Ford 3/4 ton dump truck used by the parks division of public works for snow plowing, hauling and transportation. The department has two trucks which get heavy usage.
Public Works - 1 Ton Dump Truck $34,700 Replacement of truck used in the street division of public works for street and park maintenance and light hauling.  Vehicle being replaced is a 2000 Ford.
Public Works - 1 Ton Traffic Boom Truck $82,500 Replacement of boom truck used in street and traffic divisions of public works for signal and light pole maintenance.  Vehicle being replaced is a 1995 Chevrolet.
Public Works - Single Axel Dump Truck $127,400 Replacement of single axle dump truck used by various divisions of public works for heavy hauling, snow plowing and sanding. Vehicle being replaced is a 1989 International.
Public Works - Front End Loader $172,000 Replacement of 1991 Caterpillar Front End Loader.
Hopkins Center for the Arts - Misc Equipment $7,100 Replacement of carpet extractor that is over 12 years old and replacement of front entry camera system with a higher resolution camera and adding an additional camera to the gallery and back hallway of second floor for increased security.
Total $771,517