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Fleet Maintenance Memorandum <br /> No. 2016-02 <br /> DATE: January 19, 2016 <br /> TO: Honorable Julie Moore Wolfe and City Council <br /> FROM: Tim Gleason, City Manager <br /> Richard G. Marley,P.E.,Public Worlcs Director <br /> SUBJECT: Caterpillar Wheel Loader Operator Compartment Roll Over Protection <br /> Structure(ROPS) <br /> SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: <br /> Current safety regulations require the operator cabs of heavy construction equipment be <br /> equipped with a roll over protection structure (ROPS) to protect the operator in case the <br /> machine overturns. Two (2) of the City's Caterpillar Wheel Loader cabs have rusted to the <br /> point that the integrity of the ROPS is in question and may soon render them unusable. In <br /> addition, the functionality of the cabs has been compromised due to the rust. A hand hold has <br /> pulled off,there are open gaps in window frames, doors won't close all the way and the cab has <br /> large open holes. <br /> The estimated cost to remove and install the new cab for both units is $43,118.74. <br /> Both units 252 and 420 were purchased 08/04/2006. The life expectancy is 12 years. Because <br /> both units are otherwise in good condition, replacing the cabs should permit the useful life to be <br /> extended. Additionally replacing the cabs will improve resale value. ���, <br /> COUNCIL ACTION: � <br /> No prior Council action has been taken for the repair of the Front End Loaders repair. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> The City owns five (5) Front End Loader. Currently used by Streets & Sewer, Forestry, and <br /> Lake Maintenance. Primary use of the Wheel loaders is for loading salt, snow and ice control, <br /> 72 hour cleanups, hauling dirt and trees/limb removal. The loaders are also an important part of <br /> our first response capability when faced with emergency situations such as tornados and ice <br /> storms. <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: There are no known objections to this request. <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: None <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: Richard G. Marley, Director of Public Works and Rennie Young, <br /> Fleet Supervisor. Richard Marley will be in attendance at the City Council meeting to answer <br /> any questions of the Council on this item. <br />