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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH CENTURY EQUIPMENT FOR AN AERIFIER FOR GOLF COURSE USE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: Authorization for the City Manager to enter into contract with Century Equipment to replace an aerifier for Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club.
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Legislative History
RES. NO. 21-155: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, DURING THE YEAR OF 2022 TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS OR TO UTILIZE THE VARIOUS CHARTER-AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENTAL COMPETETIVE PURCHASING PROGRAMS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, SERVICES, EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES.
Purpose & Explanation
The golf course budgeted $28,000 for a replacement aerifier machine for the 2022 season. Toro equipment discontinued production of the intended aerifier and is not available. The new model is available now and the cost increase is $7,287.76. This piece of equipment needs replacement at this time. The purchase will be made utilizing the Sourcewell government contract # 031121.
Timing Considerations
This equipment is need of ordering now to ensure pricing and delivery for the 2023 spring season, therefore staff requests emergency language be added to the legislation.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
X Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council pass this resolution authorizing additional funds for replacing the equipment in the amount of $7,287.76.
Submitted by,
Thomas Sheridan, City Manager
Jeff Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager - Finance
Frank Comeriato, Assistant City Manager - Operations
Trent Wash, Assistant Director of Public Works