THE CORPORATION OF THE
CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

MEMORANDUM
Kirk, July 8, 1988

Administrator

FROM: Chong, P. Eng.,
Ci Engineer

SUBJECT: Purchase of Laser Grade Setter
(Public Works Committee Meeting July

Recommendation:

That a laser grade setter be purchased from Conag Laser
Alignments for approximately $7,900 and that the necessary
funds be taken from the 1988 Unallocated Sewer Capital Budget.

Background and Comments:

The attached memo prepared by the Assistant Operations
Manager provides the basis for this request. The City's
existing laser grade setter is some 15 years oid and jis beyond
economical repair. This instrument {ts used on a regular basis
by the sewer crew in laying pipes although at times it can be
used by other crews as well. The replacement of this laser was
discussed several years ago but Councii| approval was not given.
Since that time the lassr has undergone repairs totallina over
$1,000. To date it is not useable.

During the installation of sewers on Harbour Street it was
necessary to rent a laser from Conag Laser Alignments at a cost
of approximately $1,000 per month. Although the Harbour
Project is now completed, we have retained the laser for other
sewer installation works including those on Wellington Street.

is expected that the rental period for the laser this year
exceed the maximum of three months rent credit which Conag
apply to the purchase price of the unit. Taking this into
ideration, the price which the City will now have to pay .to
ire this laser wili be as follows:

Original list price > 10,865
Less for trade-in allowance (existing laser) | 1,600

Less maximum 3 month rental 3,000

Net Cost to City 6,265 + tax