HomeMy WebLinkAbout05 HYDRAULIC HAMMER 10-21-02AGENDA REPORT
NO. 5
10-21-02
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 21, 2002
400-45
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TO:
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM:
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/WATER SERVICE DIVISION
SUBJECT:
AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR HYDRAULIC HAMMER
SUMMARY
Authorize the City Clerk to advertise and solicit bids for the purchase and installation of a hydraulic
hammer on a City-owned backhoe for use by the Public Works Department/Water Service
Division.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Clerk to advertise and solicit bids for
the purchase and installation of one new hydraulic hammer on a City-owned backhoe.
FISCAL IMPACT
The hydraulic hammer is budgeted in Fiscal Year 2002~03 under the Water Division's construction
and maintenance fund, account number 70-452-9850. The total amount budgeted for this
purchase is $20,000.
BACKGROUND
When excavating in streets, alleys and easements, Water Service workers use a ninety-pound
jackhammer to cUt into the pavement. In some cases, the pavement may exceed twelve inches in
thickness. The jackhammer does not have sufficient horsepower, and does not have a tool bit
large enough to make cutting thick asphalt and concrete pavement an efficient operation.
The hydraulic hammer, which will be mounted directly onto a City-owned backhoe, will allow for a
much more efficient removal of street pavement sections, and reduce the possibility of injuries.
The hydraulic hammer is also equipped with a noise buffer that will reduce construction noises at
the job site.
/~..Tim D.~Serlet
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Brian A. Ragland
Water Service Manager
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