SUBJECT/RECOMMENDATION:
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Authorize a Purchase Order to WescoTurf, Inc., of Sarasota, Florida, in the amount of $14,560 for mower equipment purchase less trade-in of mower ($30,460 less trade in value of $15,900), in accordance with City Code of Ordinances 2.624(6) Exceptions to Sale of Surplus Property and 2.564(1)(d) Other Government Entities Bids, and authorize the appropriate officials to execute same. (consent)
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SUMMARY:
Capital Asset number G4439, a Toro Greensmaster mower, was purchased in 2016 to mow Bermuda turf grass at Pier 60 Park and other beach properties. The presence of beach shell in the turf causes damage to the mower every time it is used, creating excessive maintenance costs. The Parks and Recreation Department has tried to re-purpose this mower in the ball fields and the golf courses, however it does not economically work in these applications.
Toro has offered a trade-in option for the Greensmaster mower ($15,900) with the purchase of a Groundsmaster 3500-D mower ($30,460) which is designed to handle the conditions on the beach. Pursuant to City Code of Ordinances 2.624(6) Exceptions to Sale of Surplus Property, City Council authorization is required for trade-in of City personal property when the trade-in value exceeds $5,000. Authorization is also requested for the piggyback of Florida State Contract - Agriculture and Lawn Equipment #21100000-15-1, effective until June 30, 2020, pursuant to City Code of Ordinances 2.564(1)(d) Other Government Entities Bids
APPROPRIATION CODE AND AMOUNT:
This is an unbudgeted expenditure in Fiscal Year 2018. A First Quarter Amendment will transfer the funds from cost code 010-01860-541500 (Garage Variable) to 010-01862-591000 (Contribution to Garage) to fund this purchase.