HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 12-26RESOLUTION 12-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT CHIPPER
NOT TO EXCEED $100,000 AND EITHER SELL OR DONATE THE 2009 CARLTON 1790
TOWABLE CHIPPER
WHEREAS, the Town's 2009 Carlton 1790 has been in service for more than 16 years and is used for
chipping tree branches from trimming operations in the public right-of-way, open space, and Town -
owned properties, as well as during storm response activities; and
WHEREAS, in December 2023, the chipper required significant repairs to the feeder gears, hydraulics,
radiator, pump, and anvil adjustment, at a cost of approximately $7,000; and
WHEREAS, over time, maintenance costs and downtime have increased, while the equipment's overall
efficiency and performance have declined; and
WHEREAS, the Vehicle and Equipment Replacement is a new capital proj ect/program approved in the
FY25/26 Adopted Operating and Capital Budget intended to replace aging Town fleet vehicles and
equipment with an annual appropriation of $100,000 from the Vehicle and Equipment Replacement
Reserve; and
WHEREAS, the Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Policy, approved by the City Council in 2016,
recommends replacement of a "towed chipper" after 13 years or 5,000 operating hours, depending on
condition; and
WHEREAS, given the equipment's condition and rising repair costs, replacement of the chipper aligns
with the intent of the Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Policy, while supporting operational safety,
reliability, and efficiency; and
WHEREAS, the recommended chipper for replacement is the Bandit Intimidator 15XPC with a quote
Of $89,880, including all options; and
WHEREAS, the quote is from a vendor through Sourcewell, a government purchasing cooperative that
provides competitively solicited joint purchasing agreements; and
WHEREAS, use of vendors and pricing on Sourcewell complies with Town Municipal Code Section 2-
4.08, which allows joint purchasing with other public agencies that have already met bid requirements;
and
WHEREAS, staff propose to either sell the 2009 Carlton 1790 Chipper for the best market price
(estimated resale value between $5,000 and $10,000) or donate the equipment to a non-profit
organization.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills that:
1. The City Manager is authorized to purchase a replacement chipper for an amount not to
exceed $100,000 through the Vehicle and Equipment Replacement capital project/program
funded by the Vehicle and Equipment Reserve; and
2. The City Manager is authorized to either sell or donate the 2009 Carlton 1790 towable
chipper.
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The above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the Town of Los
Altos Hills at a regular meeting held on the 10th day of February 2026 by the following vote:
AYES: BHATEJA, TYSON, SWAN, TANKHA
NOES: MOK
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ATTEST:
A� R
-ka Birdsong -Miller, ' y Clerk
BY:
Rajiv Bhatej a, Mayor
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