Explanation
This ordinance will establish an Auditor's Certificate and authorize expenditures for the purchase of Golf Maintenance equipment for the Recreation and Parks Department. The new equipment will replace aging equipment.
Background: These purchases will be made through the City of Columbus Purchasing Office. All bids will be obtained and contracts awarded using City Code 329 or using State Term contracts pursuant to ordinance number 582-87; however, this legislation will set up all of the funding required to enter into contracts with the vendors on an as-needed basis. All equipment will be bid through the City of Columbus Purchasing System and all contracts will be approved by the Director of Finance and Management. Competitive bids will be solicited and opened by the Purchasing Office, obtained through any current universal term contract, or state term contract.
The equipment list below outlines the purchases expected to be made as soon as possible as a result of this ordinance using voted bond funding and total $84,000.00:
(3) Greens Rollers Smithco 7580 or equal - Estimated expenditure $42,000
(1)JD 4052R Compact Tractor - Estimated expenditure $28,000.00
(1)JD D170 Loader Attachment - Estimated expenditure $4,000.00
(1)JD 485A Backhoe- Estimated expenditure $9,000.00
(1)Rockshaft Assist Mounting Brackets and hardware for 4044M/4066M/R Tractors- Estimated expenditure $1,000.00
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested in order to have equipment purchased and available for the 2017 park maintenance season. Bids are in process; equipment will be ordered immediately following bids being received and funding being established by this ordinance.
Fiscal Impact: 84,000.00 is required and budgeted in the Voted Parks and Recreation Bond Fund 7702 to meet the financial obligations of these expenditures.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into various contracts for the purchase of Golf mai...
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