3.6. SR 01-17-2006
*Item 3.6.*
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Bill Maertz, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: January 17,2006
SUBJECT: Authorization to Purchase 2006 Capital Equipment for Park
Maintenance
Introduction
Authorize purchase of park maintenance capital equipment budgeted for 2006.
. Taro Groundsmaster 580-D 4WD tri deck 16' mowing width, cab $82,777
. Taro groundsmaster328-D 4WD 72" mower $19,367
Both pieces of equipment are available under the State of Minnesota purchasing contract.
State Contract #434113
Discussion
. The Taro 580 is a 16' wide mower that replaces a ten-year-old 11' wide model,
which spent considerable time in the shop for repairs last year.
. The Taro 328 is a 6' wide commercial mower, which replaces a 10-year-old, 5' wide,
non-commercial mower.
Financial Impact
Cost for both mowers
State sales tax
Less Trade in
Total
$102,144
$6,612
$5.500
$103,556
Action Requested
Authorize purchase of the Taro 580-D wide area mower and the Taro 328 6' mower.
Attachments
Product quote from MTI Distributors.
December 21, 2005
Quote Number T3-2006-023
State Contract # 434113
Terry Bye
City of Elk River
13065 Orono Parkway
Elk River, MN 55330
Dear Terry:
Weare pleased to quote you on the following equipment.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
QUOTE
New Toro Groundsmaster 328-D (28 hp Kubota diesel engine) 4 WD
rotary mower with 72" recycler deck, deluxe seat, 2 post RaPS,
$19,367.00
- New Toro Groundsmaster 580-D (80 hp diesel engine) 4 WD tri-deck $82,777.00
rotary mower, 16' mowing width, deluxe seat, road light kit, 2 post RaPS,
Cab and AlC
Less trade of a 1996 Jacobson HR5111
-$5,500.00
Pricing does not include appropriate sales tax. This quote is valid for 30 days.
This quote includes setup, service, and delivery. All Toro equipment comes with
2 years standard manufactures.
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this quote. If you have any questions, please call
763-592-5649 or 1-800-492-5649 or call Jon at 612-877-0830 and we will be happy to
help you in any way possible.
Sincerely,
~4-
Jon Almquist, Rick Terway
Sales Representatives
West Metro