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<br /> <br /> <br />CITY OF HUGO <br /> <br />CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT <br /> <br /> <br />TO: Bryan Bear, City Administrator <br /> <br />FROM: Rick Kieffer, Public Works Parks Lead Worker <br /> <br />SUBJECT: Purchase of 2025 Ferris Zero Turn Mower <br /> <br />DATE: For the City Council Meeting of March 17, 2025 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />BACKGROUND <br /> <br />In 2024 Council approved the hiring of seven seasonal employees to maintain City <br />parks and public facilities. Public Works found that with the expanding city park system, <br />adding to the seasonal work force, and full-time employees cutting grass, we are lacking <br />one mower. The staff is recommending adding a Ferris zero turn mower with an EZ <br />dump hopper to the fleet. <br /> <br />Staff have compared both Toro and Ferris mowers and would like to proceed in the <br />purchase of the Ferris. The mower listed on the quote from L.T.G. Power Equipment <br />has been reviewed with the Finance Department and money is included in the 2025 CIP <br />budget to cover this purchase. <br /> <br />Public Works staff are seeking Council authorization for the purchase of a new mower. <br />If approved by the City Council, this mower would be purchased using the Mn/DOT <br />Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) contract assuring that the City of Hugo will <br />receive the best price available while providing us with the necessary options to choose <br />from. <br /> <br />DESIRED ACTION <br /> <br />Staff recommends the City Council authorize the purchase of a Ferris ISX3300 60” zero <br />turn mower with EZ dump hopper as outlined in the quote from L.T.G. Power Equipment <br />in the amount of $22,857.00. <br />