Item 4L
Approve purchase of park maintenance equipment from Kubota Tractor Corporation in an amount not to exceed $65,000
Item 4L
Honorable Mayor and members of the City Council, this is Item 4L which is a request to approve the purchase of park maintenance equipment from Kubota Tractor Corporation
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Requested Action
Approve purchase of park maintenance equipment from Kubota Tractor Corporation in an amount not to exceed $65,000
With this item, staff is seeking City Council approval to purchase park maintenance equipment from Kubota Tractor Corporation in an amount not to exceed $65,000.
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Background
Purchase will exceed $50,000 in FY 2017 requiring City Council approval
Each year during the budget process, the Parks Division requests funding to purchase new maintenance equipment to replace aging and/or damaged equipment. In FY 2017, the Parks Division
will be purchasing three ATVs and two gas mowers from Kubota Tractor Corporation in the amount of $63,092. The three new ATVs will replace 10-year old ATVs at Bicentennial Park and Bob
Jones Park, and the two new gas mowers will replace two 10-year old mowers at Bicentennial Park
Kubota Tractor Corporation is a BuyBoard contractor and meets the State bidding requirements
by utilizing the BuyBoard cooperative purchasing group contract. BuyBoard contracts are awarded using “best value” method to grant contracts under the competitive bid method.
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KUBOTA MOWER
Two mowers to replace Unit #37 (2009) and Unit #9 (2004) due to age and cost of repairs. These units are currently used at Bicentennial Park to mow older fields and to save wear on the
reel mowers.
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Three ATV’s to replace Unit #6 (2004), Unit #8 (2007) at Bicentennial Park and Unit #1 at Bob Jones Park. All 3 units are to be replaced due to age and the cost of repairs is cost-prohibitive.
KUBOTA UTILITY VEHICLE W/HYDRAULIC DUMP (ATV)
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Financial Consideration
FY 2017 SPDC Operating Budget includes $75,000 for purchase of park maintenance equipment
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Funding in the amount of $75,000 was approved in the FY 2017 SPDC Operating Budget for the purchase of park maintenance equipment
City of Southlake Strategy Map
The City of Southlake provides municipal services that support the highest quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors. We do this by being an exemplary model of balancing
efficiency, fiscal responsibility, transparency, and sustainability.
C1 Achieve the highest standards of safety & security
C2 Provide travel convenience within City & region
C4 Attract & keep top-tier businesses to drive a dynamic & sustainable economic environment
Serve our Customers
Manage the Business
B1 Achieve best-in-class status in all City disciplines
B2 Collaborate with select partners to implement service solutions
B3 Enhance resident quality of life & business vitality through tourism
B4 Provide high quality services through sustainable business practices
B5 Enhance service delivery through continual process improvement
B6 Optimize use of technology
Provide Financial Stewardship
Promote Learning and Growth
F1 Adhere to financial management principles & budget
F2 Invest to provide & maintain high quality public assets
F3 Achieve fiscal wellness standards
F4 Establish & maintain effective internal controls
L1 Ensure our people understand the strategy & how they contribute to it
L2 Enhance leadership capabilities to deliver results
L3 Attract, develop & retain a skilled workforce
L4 Recognize & reward high performers
L5 Empower informed decision-making at all levels in the organization
C6 Enhance the sense of
community by providing excellent customer service and citizen engagement opportunities
L6 Foster positive employee engagement
Deliver on Our Focus Areas
C5 Promote opportunities for partnerships & volunteer involvement
C3 Provide attractive & unique spaces for enjoyment of personal interests
Approval of the purchase linked to the City’s Strategy Map related to the focus area of Performance Management and Service Delivery and meets the corporate objectives to provide attractive
and unique spaces for enjoyment of personal interests and invest to provide and maintain high quality public assets.
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Questions? Candice Edmondson – (817) 748-8311
I appreciate the opportunity to present this item to you. If you have any questions you may contact me at (817) 748-8311. Thank you.
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