Title
A Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Zero Turn Mower for Street Department
Summary
Street Department - Sidewalks requests to purchase a 2021 SCAG Turf Tiger 61" Zero Turn Mower from Robertsdale Power Equipment for the total cost of $11,944.92 under Account#100-3013-5100. It is an addition and was included in the FY21 budget for $12,000.00 under account# 100-3013-5100. There are 3 quotes, but Street Sidewalks request to purchase the SCAG Mower, though it is the mid-bid for a few reasons: 1) the Gravely mower, which is the lowest bid, has an unknown delivery date, but the SCAG mower is ready now. We need a mower as soon as possible because summer is upon us; 2) the SCAG mower has a better quality & bigger motor and more HP than either of the other mowers; and 3) the blade cutting width on the SCAG mower is 1 inch wider than the other two mowers. This allows our crews to mow more in less time. The SCAG mower is the better choice, and the Street Dept.-Sidewalk crew needs it to mow the grassy edges of the many sidewalks & bike paths that have been added to the City as it grows.
Non-Capital Item:
____ Budgeted under account #_______________ (discussion item)
____ Not budgeted, requesting transfer of $__________ from Account #______________ to Account #_____________.**Request to Transfer Departmental Budget Dollars form must be attached**
____ Not budgeted requiring increase to account #___________ in the amount of $____________.**Request to Increase Departmental Budget Dollars form must be attached**
Capital - Departmental **Capital Purchase Worksheet form must be attached**
__X_ Budgeted under account #_100-3013-5100__ for $_12,000.00____ and described in budget as _Zero Turn Mower.
Additional amount needed, if any: Increase in budget of $_________ OR, transfer of $________ from Account #____________ to Account #_____________**Request to Increase OR Request toTransfer Departmental Budget Dollars form must be attached**
____ Not Budgeted - account #____________ requires budget increase of $_____________.**Request to Increase Departmental Budget Dollars form must be attached**
Capital Project - **If requesting to start a project, a Capital Project Worksheet form must be attached**
In current year Capital Projects Plan:
_____ Yes, described as __________________________, planned amount $___________, requesting $_________ as total project estimate, including contingencies, under account #_________________
_____ No, requesting $___________ as total project estimate, including contingencies, under account #____________________.
_____ No, requesting an increase of $___________ to an already approved project titled ________________________ that is being tracked under Account No. ___________________.
Body
WHEREAS, Street Department - Sidewalks requests to purchase a 2021 SCAG Turf Tiger 61" Zero Turn Mower from Robertsdale Power Equipment for the total cost of $11,944.92 under Account#100-3013-5100, which was included in the FY21 budget for $12,000.00 under account# 100-3013-5100, AND
WHEREAS, This addition to the Street Dept.-Sidewalk crew is needed it to mow the grassy edges of the many sidewalks & bike paths that have been added to the City as it grows, AND
WHEREAS, The SCAG mower is the better choice because it is ready for pick up now, has a better quality & better motor, more HP, and a 1 inch wider cut than the others.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Foley, Alabama, as follows:
SECTION 1: Approves the purchase of a 2021 SCAG Turf Tiger 61" Zero Turn Mower from Robertsdale Power Equipment for the total cost of $11,944.92 under Account#100-3013-5100, which was included in the FY21 budget for $12,000.00 under account# 100-3013-5100
SECTION 2: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption as required by law.