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March 25, 2014 Council Report 2014 Single Axle Truck Page 2 of 2 Works Department for the use of plowing, sanding, maintaining streets, and general materials handling for both the Public Works and Parks Departments. One of the options we are opting for is a stainless steel box to prevent corrosion of the box liner. Painted boxes require re- painting twice over their 15 -year life span in our fleet. We will also be purchasing a rear mounted wing in lieu of a front post mounted wing. According to Crysteel, 95 percent of all new truck set -ups are being equipped with a rear wing. The main advantages to this type of configuration are: • Better visibility out the passenger window (increased safety). • Better cleaning and scraping around corners. • Better right -hand turning ability due to the physics of the rear mount. This vehicle is scheduled for replacement on a 15 -year cycle. The new vehicle will replace Vehicle #005 in the snow plow fleet, an International purchased in 2000. Vehicle #005 will remain as a standby truck in the snow plow fleet. Vehicle Condition Index: Public Works has implemented a Vehicle Condition Point Index System to rate each new vehicle purchase. This system was developed by the American Public Works Association (APWA) to be used by fleet managers all across the country. This new system factors in Age, Miles /Hours, Reliability, Maintenance and Repair Costs, Vehicle Condition, and operating cost per mile. Attached to this memo is the Vehicle Condition Point Index for vehicle #005 (the single axle proposed to be replaced). The score is a 37 and qualifies the vehicle for immediate replacement consideration. The recommendation is to enter into an agreement with Astleford International and Crysteel Truck Equipment to pay for and take delivery of a 2014 International dump truck with snow equipment. dnA 4_-1114 Grant M. WyffeA, P.V Director of Public Works Attachments: Vehicle Condition Index Capital Asset Replacement Form