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AGENDA RECOMMENDATION |
Consent Calendar 6.O.
City Council Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 04/13/2026
Agenda Item:
Resolution to Request Bids for Replacement of Airport Snow Removal Truck and Plow Unit #91.
Recommendation/Action(s):
Adoption of the attached resolution.
Summary:
Unit #91 is an Oshkosh truck with a plow which has provided airport snow and ice removal for 3,800 hours since it was purchased in 1991. The Capital Improvement Project for 2026 programs $450,000 for the replacement of Unit #91.
Airport Staff and Central Garage Superintendent support replacing the truck with a front-end loader providing more versatility and agility, meeting the same demands of snow and ice removal. Turning the truck at the runway end requires multiple movements versus one with the front-end loader.
The Mid-Size Wheel Loader and industrial snowplow with hydraulic wings and angle will ensure airport surfaces are cleared faster and reduce the quantity of salt and abrasive materials needed.
Snow Removal Equipment is eligible for 95% federal and 2.5% state funding share of eligible expenses. The FAA has received the grant funding request approved by Council on September 22, 2025, and anticipates grant number 3-27-0055-041-2026.
Airport Staff and Central Garage Superintendent support replacing the truck with a front-end loader providing more versatility and agility, meeting the same demands of snow and ice removal. Turning the truck at the runway end requires multiple movements versus one with the front-end loader.
The Mid-Size Wheel Loader and industrial snowplow with hydraulic wings and angle will ensure airport surfaces are cleared faster and reduce the quantity of salt and abrasive materials needed.
Snow Removal Equipment is eligible for 95% federal and 2.5% state funding share of eligible expenses. The FAA has received the grant funding request approved by Council on September 22, 2025, and anticipates grant number 3-27-0055-041-2026.