HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 15 - Tractor for Golf CourseMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGER All
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MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 18, 2003
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF A TRACTOR FOR THE
MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE THROUGH THE TEXAS LOCAL
GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE PROGRAM
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of the purchase of a John Deere Tractor for the
Municipal Golf Course from John Deere, Inc. in the total amount of $17,660.00.
FUNDING:
Funds are available in the lease fund to satisfy purchase requirements.
Account 325-48860-000-0-0006 FY2003
BACKGROUND:
This procurement will be under the Inter -local Cooperation Act, Chapter 791, Texas
Local Government Code that states that any entity participating through an inter -local
agreement satisfies any bidding requirements required under State law. Council
approved the interlocal agreement and participation in the Cooperative during the
Council meeting on September 18, 2001. This purchase will be made through the
Cooperative's e-commerce Internet Web site at www.buyboard.com.
This purchase is for a John Deere 5220 Tractor that will be used for the Municipal Golf
Course. Council approved the budget for this purchase during the budget process for
procurement in the 2003 budget year.
Bids for this model were taken by the Cooperative and awarded to John Deere, Inc. and
will be provided through John Deere's local dealer, Austin Turf and Tractor. The total
amount of this purchase is $17,660.00
Staff recommends approval of this purchase from John Deere, Inc. in the total amount of
$17,660.00.
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February 11, 2003 (4:55PM)