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Consider approving Resolution No. 2015-044 authorizing the purchase of two replacement mowers for Parks and Recreation Department from Professional Turf Products through the Buy Board Purchasing Cooperative; providing an effective date; and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
The FY 2014-15 Fixed Asset Fund for vehicle/equipment replacement includes two replacement mowers for the Parks and Recreation Department. The mowers being replaced meet the recommended replacement criteria based on life cycle costs, age, and utilization and supports the Infrastructure and Assets Guiding Principle.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Farmers Branch requested a quotation from the Buy Board Purchasing Cooperative. City Administration evaluated the quotation as to meeting specifications and desire to award the purchase of the replacement equipment to Professional Turf Products.
The FY 2014-15 budget amount for the replacement mowers is $90,600. The quotation came in at $88,215, which is $2,385 under the anticipated budgeted amount. The quotation included an $8,000 trade in for the City's 2007 John Deere 1600A Mower.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended motion by City Administration to approve Resolution No. 2015-044 authorizing the purchase of two replacement mowers for Parks and Recreation Department from Professional Turf Products through the Buy Board Purchasing Cooperative.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Information Memorandum
2. Mower Quote and Information
3. Resolution No 2015-044