HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 6770• RESOLUTION 6770
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT MOWER FOR THE
PARKS DIVISION
WHEREAS, the City Council had previously approved the purchase of a
2001 Toro 580D mower; and
WHEREAS, said mower has been in use for five years and has reached
its economical useful life; and
WHEREAS, said mower has a the trade in value of $10,000.00; and
WHEREAS, $82,000 has been budgeted in the Parks Division 2006
budget (100-4360-7030) for the replacement of the 2001 Toro 580D mower; and
WHEREAS, Staff has performed an extensive study and evaluation of
mowers that are designed to meet our needs; and
• WHEREAS, the Jacobsen HR9016 has proven to be safe, dependable
and user friendly; and
WHEREAS, said mower would be purchased under state contract, thus
foregoing the requirement to acquire additional bids.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the Mounds View City
Council does hereby approve the purchase of a Jacobsen HR9016 under state
contract in the amount of 69,700.00 and approve the trade in of the 2001 Toro
580D at a credited value of 10,000.00. Including tax, this represents a net City
cost of $63, 580.50.
Adopted this 13th day of March 2006.
Rob arty, Mayor
ATTEST:
• Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
(seal)