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Latest revision as of 17:40, 18 July 2006
Proposal
Purchase used diesel van (3/4 ton) for use in pickups and deliveries. Convert van to bio-diesel or SVO. Seek partnerships with City of Portland OSD and/or Metro for assistance with costs.
Pickups would be offered as a service for fees.
Goals
A pick-up and delivery vehicle will:
- enable acceptance of more donations of high value computer equipment
- transport personnel and material between Portland and Free Geek Gresham locations
- facilitate cooperation with local neigborhood clean-up efforts
- allow for small scale collection events to take place at community events or businesses
- increase our visibility/name recognition in Portland and anywhere we drive it
Partners
- Go Bio-Diesel Collective
- Metro?
- Multnomah county?
Budget
Fixed Costs
- used 3/4 ton van = $6,000
- bio-diesel/SVO conversion = $750
- painting and sponsor logos = $2,500
Optional Fixed Costs
- used Wells Cargo style trailer = $3,500
- painting and sponsor logos = $1,500
Total Fixed: $9,250
Total Fixed w/trailer option: $14,250
On going costs
- insurance = $1,000/yr
- fuel = $400/yr (approx. 10 gal/per month @ $3.00/gal).
- maintainance = $500/year
Total Ongoing: $1,900/year