Item 5CCity of Southlake, Texas
MEMORANDUM
March 13, 2006
TO: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
FROM: Steve Polasek, Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: Authorize the purchase of a tractor from Saginaw Implement Co., in the
amount of $25,934 through the Buy Board cooperative purchasing contract
Action Requested: City Council authorization for the purchase of a tractor from Saginaw Implement
Co., in the amount of $25,934 through the Buy Board cooperative purchasing
contract.
Background
Information: The City has received a bid price of $25,934 for the purchase of a mowing tractor
from Saginaw Implement Co. Because the proposed purchase is through the Buy
Board cooperative purchasing contract a sealed bid process was not required. The
tractor proposed for purchase is a John Deere 67 -HP tractor with front and rear
hydraulic controls, turf tires and canopy. The mowing tractor will be used by Park
Maintenance crews for turf maintenance in conjunction with the batwing mower,
fertilizer spreader, aerators and boom spray attachments.
Financial
Consideration: Funding in the amount of $26,000 has been approved within the FY 2005 -06 SPDC
Operating Budget for the purchase of a tractor.
Financial Impact: Reduction in staff time for turf maintenance operations and equipment
travel/transfer time.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: SPDC will consider this item immediately prior to City Council at their March 21,
2006 meeting.
Legal Review: Not Applicable
Alternatives: Alternatives may include:
• Authorization of purchase
• Decision not to authorize purchase
Supporting
Documents: Not applicable
Staff
Recommendation: City Council authorization for the purchase of a tractor from Saginaw Implement
Co., in the amount of $25,934 through the Buy Board cooperative purchasing
contract.