HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-041– Capital Equipment Budget AmendmentRESOLUTION NO. 2026-041
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A 2026 FORD F-350 4X4 XLT FOR THE
FORESTRY DIVISION, AUTHORIZING DISPOSAL OF UNIT #0402, AND AMENDING THE 2026
CAPITAL EQUIPMENT FUND BUDGET
Unit #0402, a 2007 Ford F-150 originally purchased for the Engineering Department and later
reassigned to the Forestry Division, has exceeded its useful life expectancy and incurred
approximately $25,282 in maintenance and repair costs. Replacement of the vehicle is
necessary to maintain reliable forestry operations.
Public Works staff identified a replacement vehicle through the State of Minnesota Cooperative
Purchasing Program and recommend the purchase of a 2026 Ford F-350 44 XLT from Midway
Ford in the amount of $61,631.62. Staff also recommend forestry -specific vehicle upfitting from
Surefitters in the amount of $12,178.47.
The City Council approved the 2026 Capital Equipment Fund 431 budget, which included
$525,000 for the replacement of a Toro Groundsmaster mower, a Western Star dump truck, and
a Ford F-350 pickup truck.
Following adoption of the 2026 budget, equipment costs increased due to tariffs, inflationary
pressures, and market conditions. As a result, the total cost of the approved equipment
purchases exceeds the adopted budget by $62,906.59.
The proposed budget amendment would increase authorized Capital Equipment Fund
expenditures from $525,000 to $587,906.59. Sufficient funds are available within the Capital
Equipment Fund to support the amendment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Columbia Heights City Council authorizes the
following:
1. The purchase of a 2026 Ford F-350 4x4 XLT from Midway Ford in the amount of
$61,631.62.
2. Forestry vehicle upfitting from Surefitters in the amount of $12,178.47.
3. Disposal of Unit #0402 through trade-in or public auction, whichever provides the
greatest value to the city.
4. The 2026 Capital Equipment Fund 431 budget is amended by $62,906.59, increasing
authorized expenditures from $525,000 to $587,906.59.
Resolution 2026-041
Passed this 22nd day of June, 2026.
Offered by:
Seconded by:
Roll Call:
Spriggs
James
All Ayes, Buesgens Absen
Attest:
ara Ion, City Clerk
Resolution 2026-041