Title
Emergency Backhoe Loader Repair - Board Approval
History
The Village of Orland Park currently owns a 1998 New Holland 575E Backhoe Loader with 6300 hours (Unit #6168). This backhoe is operated by the Utilities Division of the Public Works Department for all types of excavations as well as snow removal when necessary.
On Monday, July 9, 2012, the machine was digging on a jobsite and the rear lower boom cracked apart from stress near the upper pivot. It was then transported to Martin Implement Sales, Inc. of Orland Park, Illinois (the manufacturer’s authorized dealer). Martin Implement determined that the boom could not be welded back together and would need to be replaced. The estimated cost to repair this machine back to operational condition would be $11,968.70.
Financial Impact
This is an unexpected repair and money has not been budgeted. Funds in the amount of $11,968.70 will need to be transferred from Contingency Account #031-6001- 484950 to Machinery and Equipment Account #010-5006-443200.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the transfer of $11,968.70 from the Contingency Account to the Machinery and Equipment Account;
And
Approve payment to Martin Implement Sales, Inc. of Orland Park, Illinois, for the emergency repair of the New Holland Backhoe Loader #6168 at a total cost not to exceed $11,968.70.