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Session 1658, Minutes January 22, 1996 Page 3 DUMP TRUCKS (former Consent Calendar #1) The City Manager said invitations to bid on eight dump trucks for the Central Garage, including trade-in allowance for six trucks, were sent to 15 dealers. Most dealers bid several bodies from dif- ferent body manufacturers. The Kranz body bids were the low bids and are the only bids reported ~ below, as follows: St. Charles Co. International (Int'l.) Truck Centors (Freightliner) F&C Truck Sales (GMC) Truck Centors (GMC) Unit Price Trade-in Total for Eight $49,178 ($35,375) $358,049 $47,379 ($52,750) $326,262 $46,232 ($52,700) $317,156 $45,958 ($52,750) $314,914 Acceptance of the low bid of $314,914 from Truck Centers was recommended. Mr. Fred Bayless, president of F&C Truck Sales, 2350 Chouteau, said General Motors canceled the GM franchise of Truck Centers in Illinois in August, 1995. Mr. Bayless said purchasing these trucks locally at a reasonable price would benefit University City; his company will also be happy to maintain the tracks under the GM warranty. He felt his company should be given consideration over an out- of-state bid. In response to Mr. Cotton, Mr. Ollendorffsaid in the past the City has not favored in-state over out- of-state bids, but other things being equal, does give preference to University City businesses. Mr. Schoomer moved acceptance of the low bid as recommended. Mr. Cotton seconded the motion. Mrs. Schuman asked if the warranty would still be valid if Truck Centers goes out of business. Mr. Ollendorff said the warranty is from General Motors, but he would check tomorrow to be certain the warranty will remain valid. All voted Aye. PUBLIC HEARING - PARKVIEW GARDENS SPECIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT The City Manager satd a public heating was scheduled at 7:30 p.m. this date and place to hear com- ments on the proposed establishment of a special business district in Parkview Gardens. A property tax of 85 cents to be utilized for programs and improvements within the district boundaries is pro- posed by the petitioning neighborhood property owners. Following public comment, Council may wish to introduce a bill placing the issue on the April 2, 1996 ballot. Mayor Adams opened the public hearing at 7:42 p.m. Mr. Mike Giger, 830 Vanderbilt, President of the Parkview Gardens Association, said he represented the petitioners who wanted to establish the special district. He provided a brief background of how