HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 6779RESOLUTION 6779
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
1998 Walker Mower; and
WHEREAS, said Mower has been in use for eight years and has reached
its economical useful life; and
WHEREAS, said Mower has atrade-in value of $1,000.00 and
WHEREAS, $10,000.00 has been budgeted in the Parks Division 2006
budget (100-4360-7030) for the replacement of the1998 Walker Mower; and
WHEREAS, Staff has performed an extensive study and evaluation of
mowers that are designed to meet our needs; and
• WHEREAS, the Walker MDT GHS Mower has proven to be safe,
dependable and user friendly; and
WHEREAS, said mower would be purchased from Midwest Specialty
Sales under state contract thus foregoing the requirement to acquire additional
bids; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT the Mounds View City
Council does hereby approve the purchase of a Walker MDT GHS Trim Mower
under state contract in the amount of $9,525.65 and approve the trade in of the
1998 Walker Mower at a credited value of $1,000.00 Including tax, this
represents a net City cost of $8,525.65.
Adopted this 27t" day of March 2006. '~ Y
(ATTEST) '~ ~`~ ti.,,/'~C~~
Rob IVlarty, Mayor
(SEAL) 'j
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K rt Ulrich, City Administrator