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Clarifier installation complete; staff previews hydro‑excavation truck procurement and price risks
Summary
Public Works staff reported the new clarifier is operational and training occurred with vendor representatives. Staff also recommended considering purchase of a dedicated hydro‑excavation (Hydro‑X) truck, noting long lead times (14–16 months) and potential price increases effective Jan. 1.
Public Works staff updated the council that the newly installed clarifier is operating and vendor engineers (including product engineers from the manufacturer) conducted a training/inspection during installation.
Staff also briefed the council on the prospect of acquiring a dedicated hydro‑excavation (Hydro‑X) truck to replace or supplement the existing 2014 unit. The presentation noted: the Hydro‑X model is purpose‑built for hydro‑excavation, has longer expected service life and different cost and delivery timing compared with the current combination truck; current lead times are 14–16 months from order to delivery; the vendor/construction contract through SourceWell provides a $13,000 discount; price increases could take effect Jan. 1 and staff recommended consideration now so delivery could align with a 2027 budget if the council elects to proceed.
Staff said the existing truck would be retained for sewer cleaning duties if a specialized Hydro‑X truck is purchased. The council discussed spreading costs across departments that use the truck (water, sewer, streets, power) and the value of redundancy for certain emergency responses.
Why it matters: A new Hydro‑X truck entails a significant capital purchase, affects multi‑departmental operations and has procurement timing implications that could influence budget years and vendor pricing.
Next steps: Council asked to consider the purchase and examine budget options; staff will return with numbers and suggested funding allocations for council consideration.
