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93. ADDITION TO FLEET OF FIVE BARRICADE TRUCKS Approve the addition of five (5) vehicles to the County fleet for the Transportation Department through the purchase of five (5) new barricade trucks. This equipment is used by the Department’s Traffic Operations section to install work zones to provide essential safety for the traveling public and MCDOT employees. The barricade trucks provide the equipment, supplies and resources necessary to enable MCDOT to establish temporary work zones that allow motorists to safely navigate through construction areas and around hazards, and that provide a safe working environment for MCDOT staff performing maintenance activities. In addition, these vehicles are used to respond to emergencies occurring 24/7 on Maricopa County’s roadways. The barricade trucks will be used by five (5) new employees to be hired in January 2015, and will replace services that are currently contracted at a life-cycle savings to the County of approximately $200,000. Maintenance cost for the barricade trucks will be absorbed within the department’s operating budget. Supervisor District: All (C-64-15-001-M-00)