To: Delrico J. Loyd, Public Works Committee
From: Barry June, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Parks Expense - Delta Railroad Services
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests the approval of an expense to Delta Railroad Services for the purchase of one (1) reconditioned narrow gauge tie crane for use at the Huckleberry Railroad, in an amount not to exceed $83,000.00.
BACKGROUND:
A tie crane is used to move and handle railroad ties as an alternative to manually having to move individual ties. It can also be used to pick up debris along the tracks, such as logs and tree limbs. It also has the ability to excavate ditches, keeping them clear of water. A tie crane increases efficiency and safety of the railroad, visitors, and staff. Finding a company with an available tie crane and having the ability to recondition it to meet the specifications of a narrow gauge railroad was a challenge.
DISCUSSION:
Sole Source. No other companies have the capability of narrow gauging the equipment.
NO USE OF GENERAL FUND.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
This expense is budgeted in FYE 2024 to be paid from account 6665-000.00-156.000. NO USE OF GENERAL FUND.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
With limited outside resources to maintain historical equipment, it is imperative to secure necessary equipment to keep the Railroad maintained and running, and to ensure the safety of our equipment, visitors, and staff. With outside resources becoming more limited and obsolete, this purchase not only saves time and money seeking specialists in the field, but also invests in the staff and their ability to perform and share the knowledge to maintain our 100-year-old train.
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TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESO...
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