Memorandum
City of Lawrence
Parks and Recreation
TO: |
Thomas M. Markus, City Manager |
FROM: |
Mark Hecker, Assistant Director of Parks and Recreation |
CC: |
Diane Stoddard, Assistant City Manager Casey Toomay, Assistant City Manager Ernie Shaw, Interim Director, Parks and Recreation Robert Aaron, Public Works Fleet Manager |
DATE: |
7/01/2016 |
RE: |
Purchase of One (1) John Deere XUV 825i Gator |
Background
Unit 5519, a 2004 Toro Workman- 2100 has been identified as a unit at the end of its useable life. This unit has met the city’s replacement criteria. The equipment replacement schedule is based on age, hours of use, and cost of maintenance and upkeep.
Staff Recommendation
Parks and Recreation staff recommends the purchase of Purchase of One (1) John Deere XUV 825i Gator.
Funding
This purchase will be using pricing from a cooperative purchasing agreement with the State of Kansas (Piggy-Back 4425-5) which would result in a total purchase of $19,215.58. This price includes the trade-in of unit 5519. Funds are available for this purchase in the 216 Special Recreation Fund.
Action
Authorize the Parks and Recreation Department to purchase one (1) John Deere XUV 825i Gator for $19,215.58 from Deere & Company.