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• LJZ=nc-2 MEMO TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: /." 1Public Works Foreman Ulric1 DATE: March 15 , 1990 SUBJECT: Purchase of mower for Parks We have budgeted $ 17 , 000 . 00 for the replacement of our trimming mower for the parks department this year. We have recieved bids and demonstrations for a Toro, Howard Price, and a Exel Hustler. While the Toro and the Howard Price mowers would do a comprable job, we feel there are some definite advantages to the Hustler. Below is a list of standard equipment that offer these advantages : 1 True zero turning radius, (no brake assist) this all but eliminates turf scuffing and tire marks around trees and other obstacles . 2 . No daily grease fittings , two weekly fittings, and two yearly fittings , thus reducing maintenance. 3 . Thirty per cent heavier frame and mower deck, making this machine less susceptilbe to stress and strain encountered in 411 mowing various terrain. 4. The mowing deck that Hustler offers has the versatility of discharging grass from either side, or rear, or any combination of the three. 5 . The list of possible options offered by Hustler that would be considered for future purchase is not offered by the competitors, such as, a high vac system used to collect leaves and grass in our highly maintained areas . A sidewalk edger for use on the boulevards that we maintain. 6 . Ease of mechanical adjustments and repair. 7 . Two 650 psi hydraulic pumps vs one on competitors . 8 . Wider tires provide more stability, better traction. 9 . No steering linkages to bend or adjust. 10 . Higher resale value. The bid prices are as follows : MacQueen Equipment, (Howard Price) $ 7, 155 . 00 MTI , (Toro) $ 8, 468 . 00 MacQueen Equipment, (Exel Hustler) $ 10, 300 . 00 Public Works Staff Reccommendation: Staff reccommends to award to MacQueen Equipment for an Exel Hustler for the bid price of $ 10, 300 . 00 to be charged to account 100-4360-703 .