Explanation
This ordinance shall amend 0379-2015 by authorizing an increase in the expenditure amount from a previously-established Auditor's Certificate (AC037120). This ordinance will authorize a not-to-exceed expenditure in the amount of $70,000.00 for the purchase of the following equipment:
-John Deere XUV 625i X (2)
-John Deere XUV 625i X (2)
-John Deere Gator TE Electric X (1)
The brass tags approved by Fleet for replacement as a result of this purchase are the following: 16794; 16987; 16991; 22144; and 22379. This purchase and award is based on the State of Ohio STS515 AG Mach, Mowers, Tractors, Contract 800276. Use of state term contracts is authorized by Ordinance Number 582-87.
Principal Parties:
Deere & Company
2000 John Deere Run
Cry, NC 27513
C/O
Jd Equipment, Inc.
Rick Dejong
5740 Zarley Street
New Albany, OH 43054
614-475-0707
Fiscal Impact: $70,000.00 is required and budgeted in the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 702 to meet the financial obligations of these various expenditures. Auditor's Certificate 037120 has previously been established and is currently available to make these purchases.
Emergency Justification: It is necessary to initiate the purchase order immediately so that the equipment is available for maintenance use in 2015 spring season.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract for the purchase of utility vehicles for the Recreation and Parks Department; to authorize the expenditure of $70,000.00 from an existing Auditor's Certificate; and to declare an emergency. ($70,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office will enter into contract with Deere and Company as part of State Term Contract 800276 as authorized by Ordinance Number 582-87; and
WHEREAS, funding is available for these purchases from the existing Auditor's Certificate 037120 as previously authorized by Ordinance 2576-2014 for John Deere Utility Vehicles; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily ...
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