October isth, 1973

Prior to the question being called on the foregoing resolution, Alderman. Ranger inquired whether the trucks would be 1973 or. 1974 models, and Alderman Mabbett advised they would be 1974 models.

Moved by Aldermar Mabbett:

b) Ford # 2110 Tract -Rollins

; : Machinery That as recommended in a report from the Public Works Committee, October L2th, Ltd.

Seconded by Alderman Traboulay:

1973, the tender of Roilins Machinery Ltd. for the supply of a Ford Model. 2110

Tractor at the quoted price of $3, 975. 30, be accepted. ‘Garried,

Alderman Ranger inquired whether the tractor would be a 1973 or 1974 model, and the City Engineer advised that it would be a 1973 model and that delivery is

immediate.

Moved by Alderman Mabbett;:

ec) #200 1- ton cab & chassis- Int .Harv.Co

Seconded by Alderman Traboulay:

That as recommended in a report from the Public Works Committee, October Lléth, 1973, the tender of the International Harvester Company in Coquitlam for the supply of a Model 200 One-ton cab and chassis at the quoted price cf $3,970.53, be accepted.

; Carried. Alderman Laking voted against the resolution.

Prior to the question being called on the foregoing resolution, it was noted in the report the Committee had recommended acceptance of the second lew bid rather than that of the lowest, Northridge Plymouth Chrysler Ltd., as it was felt that the small difference in initial cost will be more than compensated by closer and easier servicing. Alderman Ranger inquired whether the truck would be a 1973 or 1974 model, and the City Engineer advised that it would be a 1974 model.

Moved by Alderman Mabbett:

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re tendering policy for.

vehicles

Seconded by Alderman traboulay:

That as recommended in a report frou the Public Works Committee, since all manufacturers of vehicles are represented either in or close to Port Coquitlam, requests for tenders be limited to these suppliers who can provide the closest and easiest servicing. Defeated.

Aldermen Mabbett and Tr aboulay voted in favour of the resolution.

Prior to the question being called on the foregoing resolution, Alderman Laking stated he was opposed to cutting down the bidding area, and Alderman Meyer advised he supported the view expressed by Alderman Laking. Alderman Ranger sta- ted he would like to see Ford dalers, etc., bid against Ford dealers, etc., and

Alderman Laking pointed out that equipment ‘purchased from one dealer can be ser-

viced at another cutlet of the manufacturer which may be more conveniently located.

From the Public Works Comnittee, reporting for preliminary information « on the Pub.Wks.Com.}

re Fad.—Prov Fraser R. Flood Con. Programme.

Federal~Provincial Fraser River Flood Control Programme.