HomeMy WebLinkAbout14 BIDS LAWNMOWER 02-06-06
AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 6, 2006
TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/FIELD SERVICES DIVISION
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE STAFF TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR REPLACEMENT OF
RIDING LAWNMQWER
SUMMARY
Authorize City staff to advertise. and solicit bids for the replacement of one riding
lawn mower for use by the Public Works Department / Field Services Landscape Division.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council, authorize City staff to advertise and solicit bids for
a new ridding lawnmower.
FISCAL IMPACT
The replacement of the proposed riding lawn mower is budgeted in FY 05-06 under the
special equipment lease fund ($49,925.00), account number 84-801-9740 and the Public
Works Landscape Division operating budget ($15,000.00), account number 01-404-9845.
The total estimated cost of replacement is $65,000.00.
BACKGROUND
The Public Works Department / Field Services Landscape Division is scheduled to replace
an 18-year old riding lawn mower' in the FY 05-06. The old riding lawn mower was not
working and needed major repairs due to the excessive wear and tear. This old mower was
declared surplus and sold at public auction. The new riding lawn mower will have three
cutting decks with a total mowing width of 180 inches and will enhance the efficiency of the
landscape division. The estimated replacement cost of the new mower is approximately
$65,000.00.
Tim D. Serlet
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Wisam Altowaiji
Field Services Manager
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