11-05-2019 Sidearm Mower ReplacementPowerPoint Presentation
Purchase of a ReplacementSidearm Mower
Public Works Department
Policy Question
Should the City Council authorize staff to purchase a replacement sidearm mower in the amount of $175,209.92?
Background
The sidearm mower is included in the 2020 budget for replacement.
Collected reserves for the replacement are $105,454
Sidearm mower is used for all non-maintained grass areas.
We were recently made aware of the lead time to receive a replacement.
Funding
Previously authorized use of reserves
Surplus of existing sidearm mower
Surplus of vehicles in 2019:
Truck 121-1 (replaced by 8228-1)
Truck 8251-1
Truck 8250-1
Balance will be from Streets Operations account
Funding
Reserves: $105,454
Truck/Mower Surplus: $49,500
Streets Operations: $20,255.92
Total Available: $175,209.92
No new funding or impact to the General Fund is proposed.
OPTIONS
Authorize staff to purchase a replacement sidearm mower in the amount of $175,209.92 and re-appropriate 2020 replacement reserve value of $105,454 into 2019 budget.
Do not authorize staff to purchase a sidearm mower and provide direction to Staff.
Mayor’s Recommendation
The Mayor recommends Option 1.
Questions?