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3. we test drove four pieces of equipment for a three day period <br />and each of the four operators ranked John Deere highest <br />based on: <br />a. Rider comfort <br />b. Maneuverability <br />C. Cutting quality <br />d. Hand throttle compared to foot controls <br />Parts are less cor Joins Drr « compared to esch of the others <br />4, <br />and we have been d„ ured 4e hour delivery. <br />5. Past service fron Korteums Sales has been excellent. <br />6. MvchanicallY it is easier to work on than the Turo equipment. <br />This would be within the 1985 budgeted amount as we would not <br />purchase the turf vacuum as origin <br />getwasS16 <br />1pe229a0D,The total bud- <br />get for the two pieces of equip <br />staff has spoken with Kotteum sales and they have indicated that <br />a mid -December delivery date would be feasible, which would work <br />well into our winter rink maintenance schedule. <br />It should be noted that staff still feels strongly <br />ly about <br />the need <br />s system <br />for a turf sweeper within the City p <br />tly <br />experience moving difficulties <br />where <br />erwe get <br />behindt I due <br />et to incle- <br />ment weather or other pressing P 1e <br />on the recommendations of the Public Works Department and our <br />existing equipment neees as well as the excellent pr-ces we <br />received, it would be beneficial for :he City at this time to <br />purchase two new mowing units to improve out existing fleet. <br />staff, of course, will of. on hand to tesnond tmeeting. oany uestions and <br />,eview the b;ds in more depth at this evening_ g• <br />i3KA/slI <br />