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Deerfield to buy new Mack dump truck after engine failure; board authorizes purchase
Summary
After a fleet engine failure, Deerfield trustees approved a resolution to purchase a new Mack dump truck from CIT Trucks for $238,009, tapping the village’s vehicle replacement fund and planning for plow/spreader equipment later.
The Village of Deerfield Board of Trustees on Oct. 6 authorized the purchase of a new Mack dump truck after the existing vehicle’s engine failed.
Public Works staff asked the board to approve purchasing a new truck from CIT Trucks in Grayslake for $238,009. Staff said the truck is brand new and that painting to match the village fleet is included in that price; plowing and spreading equipment were not included and would cost about $21,000 more if purchased now, bringing a total estimated cost to about $259,009.
The existing truck, identified as unit 804 in the village fleet, was purchased in February 2010 and is a five-ton dump truck; staff said the engine failure makes an engine replacement — estimated at $50,000 — an unattractive option because teardown typically uncovers further costs. The village has saved roughly $195,000 in its vehicle replacement fund (VERF) for this purchase; staff said the village is approximately $38,000 short of the purchase price and plans to use the VERF balance plus additional funds to cover the remainder. The old truck’s trade-in or auction value was described as roughly $4,000. Staff also said the village has a rental agreement with HURC Rentals for a similar truck for the December–February period if needed during transition.
Board members asked about resale, delivery timing and budget impacts. Staff said delivery would be relatively quick for current market conditions (board remarks placed expected delivery around May of the following year) and that the VERF allocation was specifically earmarked for this unit. The presenter characterized the purchase as a pragmatic decision given long new-build lead times for new chassis and outfitter work.
The board voted to approve the resolution authorizing the purchase.
Votes at a glance: the motion to approve the resolution passed on Oct. 6 with roll-call affirmative votes from trustees recorded during the meeting.
