HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 7066RESOLUTION 7066
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A REPLACEMENT TRIM MOWER FOR
THE PARKS DIVISION
WHEREAS, the City Council had previously approved the purchase of a
2001 Toro 328 trim mower; and
WHEREAS, said mower has been in use for seven years and has reached
its economically useful life; and
WHEREAS, said mower has a the trade in value of $5,650.00; and
WHEREAS, said mower will be traded in with an inoperable Toro 325 with
a trade-in value of $1,000.00 and
WHEREAS, $20,000 has been budgeted in the Parks Division 2007
budget (100-4360-7030) for the replacement of the 2001 Toro 328 trim mower;
and
WHEREAS, Staff has performed an extensive study and evaluation of
mowers that are designed to meet our needs; and
WHEREAS, the Jacobsen Turfeat trim mower has proven to be safe,
dependable and user friendly; and
WHEREAS, said mower would be purchased under state contract and
thus forego 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 Turfeat trim mower
under state contract in the amount of $17,515.00 and approve the trade in of the
1989 Toro 325 and a 2001 Toro 328 at a combined credited value of $6,650.00.
Including tax, this represents a net City cost of $11,627.22.
Adopted this 14th day of May 2007.
Rob arty, May r
ATTEST:
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Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator