. THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM C. 0 [| N ¢ | | . a
- REPORT . |
NOV - 3 1975 oF
TO: Mayor and Council " October 29th, 1975

FROM: Public Works Committee

Report from the Public Works Committee Meeting held Monday, October 27th,
1975 at 4:00 p.m. ;

IN ATTENDANCE: Alderman P.F. Ranger
Alderman E.W. Mabbett
V.G. Borch, P. Eng.
Respectfully submitted.

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Re: STOP Sign on Penny Place at Eastern Drive

The Committee recommends that the Traffic By-law be amended to
authorize the placement of a STOP sign on Penny Place at Eastern Drive, and
on Hawthorne Avenue at Tyner Street.
ITEM II |

Re: Sweeper Replacement

Reference is made to the Committee Report dated September 19th,
1975 which was approved by Council at the regular meeting held September
22nd, 1975. Tenders have been received for the supply of a vacuum type
sweeper and a summary is attached. Aiso attached is-a report from the
Works & Utilities Superintendent dated October 23rd, 1975. The Committee
recommends that the Elgin Whirlwind machine supplied by A.R. Williams
Machinery Ltd. be purchased at their tendered price of $45,827.25 and that
both the revenue from the Equipment Reserve Fund and the Equipment Purchase
Account for replacement equipment be increased by this amount.

ITEM III
Re: John Deere 410 Backhoe

Attached hereto is a report from the Works & Utilities Superin-
tendent dated October 17th, 1975. This situation boils down to two alter-
natives: .

1. Keep the present machine and hope that now that the warranty
period has expired ,the major mechanical difficulties are finally resolved.

: 2. Trade up to a new 1976 machine with 12 month warranty for.
$4,200.00. co ,

The Committee endorses Mr. Ulmer's recommendation and recommends
that Council approve this trade. In order to handle this increased expendi-
ture the Committee recommends that the Revenue from the Equipment Reserve Fund
and ooo Purchase Account for replacement equipment be increased by