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Page Two November 16, 1981 2. Coverleaf Motors - 1982 Chevrolet Impala, $9,879.66 1982 Chevrolet Malibu, $10,182.48 3. Country Chrysler - 1982 Dodge Diplomat, $9,091.60 4. Elk River Ford - 1982 Ford LTD, $9,183.41 The City Administrator also indicated that. the Hennepin County Joint Purchasing Contract for police squad cars for 1982 was to Midway Ford for a Ford LTD in the amount of $9,243.00. The City Administrator further indicated that in the bidding of the squad cars, the City listed as an option, the trade-in of the 1979 Ford LTD unmarked squad car. The City Administrator indicated that the two low bidders, Country Chrysler and Elk River Ford, quoted trade values of $900 and $1,500, respectively. The City Administrator indicated that in review- ing the trade-in value quoted by the low bidder versus the amount that might be received at an auction, it was decided that it was more economical for the City to accept the guaranteed trade-in value of the $1,500 quoted by Elk River Ford. The City Administrator indicated that in consideration of the Elk River Ford price of $9,183.43 for a Ford LTD, and a trade-in value of $1,500 for the 1979 Ford Ltd, it is recommended that the City Council authorize the purchase of the two squad cars for 1982 from Elk River Ford. Councilman Engstrom questioned the specifications for the 1982 squad car. Police Chief, Tom Zerwas, indicated that the specifications were the same as the 1981 LaBar on except for the engine size, as the engine size for 1982 police cars has been reduced to a 302 cubic inch. Chief Zerwas indicated that the police depart- ment would then have four squad cars: 2 - 1982 squads, 1 - 1981 LaBaron, and 1 - 1981 Volare, and further indicated that the Volare would be used as the un- marked squad car. Councilman Toth questioned the cutbacks of State funding and the projected 1982 City budget. The City Administrator indicated that the State has proposed cer- tain cutbacks but, should the cutbacks be made, the City would add one police officer rather than two and would still have the need for the two squad cars. Councilman Duitsman asked if the trade-in value of $1,500 was based on the pur- chase of two squad cars or one. The City Administrator indicated that it is assumed that the trade-in value was based on the purchase of two squad cars but the City staff could verify that with the dealer. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF TWO FORD LTD POLICE SQUAD CARS AND A TRADE-IN OF THE 1979 FORD LTD FROM ELK RIVER FORD, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF.$16,866.82. COUNCILMAN.ENGSTROM SECONDED.THE.MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 6. Purchase of Used Grader The City Administrator indicated that the City has received bids for the pur- chase of a used grader, as authorized by the City Council for the 1982 budget, and further indicated that three bids were received with the low bidder being Valley Equipment, in the amount of $21,000 for a 1967 Caterpillar 120 grader. The City Administrator indicated that a new used grader could be used for snow removal as well as road grading, and further indicated that the 1967 Caterpillar