08/08/2017 Resolutions 2017-215RESOLUTION 2017-215
WHEREAS, the Heartland Public Shooting Park of the Parks & Recreation
Department for the City of Grand Island, is in need of a new mower to replace a 2004 unit which has
become unreliable and in need of major repairs; and
WHEREAS, said mower, one (1) new 2017 Venrac 4500P 72" cut mower with
additional broom attachment can be obtained from the Iowa Department of Administrative Services
State Contract holder; and
WHEREAS, purchasing the mower from the State Contract holder meets all statutory
bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, staff is proposing to redirect available funding in the current budget
earmarked for a utility vehicle, unused funds from the Parks Operation capital budget, and a private
donation to buy the new mower.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the purchase of one (1) new 2017 Venrac
4500P 72" cut mower in the total amount of $31,514.01 from the Iowa State Contract holder,
Turfwerks of Omaha, Nebraska is hereby approved.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, August 8, 2017.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Jer m L.J nse ayor
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