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RESOLUTION 8103 <br /> CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW <br /> COUNTY OF RAMSEY <br /> STATE OF MINNESOTA <br /> APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A 72-INCH DECK MOWER FOR THE <br /> PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT <br /> WHEREAS, Public Works is responsible for the mowing and maintenance of over <br /> 150 acres of parkland and grounds; and <br /> WHEREAS, Public Works utilizes a variety of mowers to perform this work, including <br /> a 72-inch deck mower with hydrostatic drive for use to trim around trees, landscaping, and <br /> other obstacles; and <br /> WHEREAS, the existing 2007 Jacobsen Turfcat deck mower used for trimming <br /> began having transmission problems beginning last year which have increasingly gotten <br /> worse, making the mower less safe to use; and <br /> WHEREAS, Public Works obtained an estimate to repair the transmission problem <br /> for approximately $2,500 to $3,000; and <br /> WHEREAS, Public Works solicited a quote from Turf Werks of Eagan, Minnesota for <br /> a new Jacobson Turfcat 628D-4WD trim mower of equivalence for a total of $15,343.81 <br /> which includes tax and a trade-in of$6,000 for the existing mower; and <br /> WHEREAS, Public Works recommends replacing the existing trim mower with the <br /> above said mower. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds <br /> View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows: <br /> 1. The purchase of a new Jacobsen Turfcat 628D-4WD trim mower for $15,343.81 from <br /> Turf Werks of Eagan, Minnesota is hereby accepted by the City. <br /> 2. Monies for the above said work shall be funded by the Vehicle and Equipment Fund <br /> (460-4360-7030). <br /> Ado. -d this 13th day of May, 2013. <br /> J• - Flaherty, Mayor <br /> ATTEST: <br /> James Ericson, City Administrator <br /> (SEAL) <br />