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9N <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />BOARD MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Board of County Commissioners <br />THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator <br />Nancy A. Bunt, Assistant County Administrator <br />FROM: Addie Javed, PhD, PE, CFM, Public Works Director <br />SUBJECT: Funding Request and Authorization for the Purchase of two Motor Graders and a <br />Vacuum Truck <br />DATE: December 17, 2024 <br />DESCRIPTION AND CONDTIONS <br />Public Works currently maintains approximately 372 miles of unpaved roadways within the County, <br />supported by a fleet of ten full-time graders. Additionally, two vac -trucks are used for cleaning, <br />maintenance, and repairs, specifically for the removal of debris, sediment, and liquids from roadside <br />drainage infrastructure. <br />Our current fleet of graders and vac -trucks are aging, and we are encountering multiple mechanical <br />failures across these vehicles simultaneously. The following fleet is currently out of service and <br />requires significant repairs: <br />Motor Graders: <br />Grader #70 (2012 Caterpillar 120M2): 20,000+ hours. Original cost: $182,185.00. Repair <br />costs to date: $305,333.02. The grader is currently at Caterpillar for repairs, with an <br />estimated transmission repair cost of $30,000+. <br />Grader #165 (2009 Caterpillar 120M2): 19,909 hours. Original cost: $192,500.00. Repair <br />costs to date: $333,468.83. The grader is currently at Caterpillar for an engine failure, with <br />estimated repair costs of $70,000 due to an engine failure. <br />Vacuum Trucks: <br />• Vac -Truck #437 (2007 International): Original cost: $187,297.00. Repair costs to date: <br />$90,341.63. <br />• Vac -Truck #440 (2001 International): Original cost: $194,293.00. Repair costs to date: <br />$194,990.06. <br />Due to the frequent and costly repairs required for these vehicles, Public Works is struggling to <br />keep up with the demands of maintaining the County's unpaved roads. <br />Additionally, the construction industry is facing a shortage of parts, as well as long lead times for <br />new equipment. Currently, the lead time for new graders is 9 to 12 months. However, we have <br />identified the following equipment with shorter lead times: <br />• Caterpillar 120 Grader: $339,130.00 <br />107 <br />