Discussion:
The following equipment to be replaced and purchased are included in the 2024 Capital Improvement Plan:
Public Works - Park, Large Mower
The replacement of the large area rotary mower is summarized in the attached CIP sheet Equip-24-467. The mower is being purchased under State of Minnesota Contract No. 243333 through MTI Distributing, Inc. The quotation form is attached and is consistent with state contract pricing. The cost of the mower is $151,464.00.
Public Works - Parks, Toro Reel Mower
The replacement of the reel mower is included in the attached CIP sheet Equip-24-464. The mower is being purchased under State of Minnesota Contract No. 243333 through MTI Distributing, Inc. The quotation form is attached and is consistent with the state contract pricing. The cost of the mower is $43,751.47.
Community Center- Utility Cart
The utility cart is included in the attached CIP sheets Equip-24-675. The utility cart being purchased under the State of Minnesota Contract No.243333 through MTI Distributing Inc.. Quotation form is attached and is consistent with the state contract pricing.
In 2022, the existing cart sk1120 was replaced and the holdover vehicle was retained until 2024, a second cart is being requested due to the increase in events. The second cart will be one of two carts supporting outdoor events the city provides for the residents within our downtown and park system, and will be an addition to the fleet.
Public Works - Parks, Line Striper
The replacement of the paint striper is included in the attached CIP sheet Equip-24-463. Quotes were obtained from three vendors, Sherwin Williams, Painters Gear Inc., and TLC The Langer Corporation, see attachments. Sherwin Williams was low bidder at $20,185.00.
The old 2016 mower sk1050 (3882) hours, old reel mower sk1121 (750) hours, holdover cart sk1120, old paint striper sk1311 has been evaluated, is no longer needed and has been determined that the useful life has been expended and should be declared surplus inventory. Once formally declared surplus and the new equipment is in service, this equipment will be sold at auction.