DEPARTMENT: Physical Development Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
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Authorization To Purchase Fleet Vehicles And Equipment
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize the purchase of vehicles and equipment
* One signal truck, two pickups, two motor graders, and one sign truck assigned to the Transportation fleet
* Three police utility hybrids and three sport utility vehicles assigned to the Sheriff fleet
* Two pickups and one off-road utility assigned to the Parks fleet
* One van assigned to the Facilities fleet
* One front-end loader and two forklifts assigned to the Recycle Zone fleet
* Up to 50 units of small equipment, attachments, trailers, and work zone safety equipment units assigned to County wide fleet
SUMMARY
The Dakota County fleet consists of many equipment classifications, as far ranging from chainsaws, sedans, trucks, and construction equipment. To meet public expectations and deliver services, replacement of fleet equipment is programmed in the Fleet Capital Equipment Program (CEP) budget. Outdated equipment is replaced in accordance with the Fleet CEP Points Replacement Criteria (Attachment: Points Replacement Criteria).
The 2026 Fleet Adopted CEP includes the replacement of one signal truck, four pickups, two motor graders, one sign truck, three police utility hybrids, three sport utility vehicles, one van, and up to 50 units of small equipment, attachments, trailers, and work zone safety equipment units. These recommended replacements meet the approved replacement criteria of 23 or higher under the Fleet CEP Points Replacement Criteria and, therefore, are recommended for replacement. All these units being replaced will be sold at auction or traded in, with the proceeds used to offset the purchase price and setup costs of the new replacement units.
The 2026 Fleet Adopted CEP also includes the addition of one off-road utility, one front-end loader, and two forklifts. These units are needed for specific approved programs in the P...
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