CCR2025.014-Purch motor.boat.trailer packageCOMMON COUNCIL - CITY OF MUSKEGO
RESOLUTION #014-2025
EXPENDITURE APPROVAL FOR PURCHASE OF
BOAT/MOTOR/TRAILER PACKAGE
WHEREAS, a 2025 capital budget expenditure of up to $25,000.00 was approved for
replacement of a boat motor and trailer to be used by staff to maintain public launches
and other areas within the City's lakes; and
WHEREAS, the existing Mercury outboard engine has had recurring performance
problems requiring costly repair work and the trailer was also in less than satisfactory
shape; and
WHEREAS, in staff discussions, the initial plan of utilizing the Capital funds for 2025
was to keep the existing 1999 aluminum boat and purchase a new motor and trailer;
and
WHEREAS, staff researched a surface -dive "mud" motor versus a standard outboard
engine as this type of motor is air-cooled and best -suited for its primary use, which is
moving bogs and other nuisance obstructions in shallow, mucky water; outboard motors
use lake water for engine cooling which can cause overheating in shallow areas with
muck and silt; and
WHEREAS, while researching motors, it became apparent that the City's existing boat
would not pair up with a "mud Motor" because it is too narrow, less sturdy, and is rated
for just a 30-horsepower maximum; and
WHEREAS, as a result of the above, staff began shopping for boat/motor/trailer
packages with the goal of staying within the $25,000.00 Capital budget expenditure; that
quotes for various rigs range from $22,637.00 to $25,707.00 were received as reflected
on the attached Summary of Boat Quotes; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the boat/motor/trailer quote from a local vendor out of
Eagle, WI, ZMax Waterfowl LLC (attached) for $23,490.00 due to the fact that the 40
HP ProDrive motor has full reverse power which is crucial for pulling navigation
obstructions near city boat launches which is done by staff with the boat on a regular
basis; and
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee has reviewed the request to purchase the
boat/motor/trailer package from ZMax Waterfowl LLC at a cost of $23,490.00 and
recommends approval of the same.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of
Muskego, upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, does hereby approve
the purchase of boat/motor/trailer package from ZMax Waterfowl LLC at a cost of
$23,490.00; that staff may enter into the purchase contract with ZMAx Waterfowl LLC
upon the certification of this Resolution by the City Clerk.
Resolution 014-2025 (continued)
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DATED 11th DAY OF MARCH 2O25.
SPONSORED BY:
FINANCE COMMITTEE
This is to certify that this is a true and accurate copy of Resolution #014-2025 which
was adopted by the Common Council of the City of Muskego.
City Clerk
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