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DPS CIP Mower with Mulching Head - $160,000
Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Karen Ranney Wolkins (x2326)/Paul M. Rasmusson (x7868)
Revised
Title
Authorizing the expenditure of $160,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for the purchase of a mower with a mulching head; authorizing the mayor to enter into necessary contracts for said purchase; and declaring an emergency.
Body
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The mower identified in this legislation is a specialized mower that is capable of mowing very steep areas. If funds allow, a mulching attachment will also be purchased to make the piece of equipment more versatile.
The fiscal impact of this Ordinance is as follows:
- The amount of funds requested: $160,000
- The expenditure budget line item: 5040-60500-8CP2126MOWEQP
- New revenue generated (operational revenue, grants, if any): none
- Revenue budget line item (if any): none
- Are funds budgeted in the current fiscal year (yes/no)?: yes
- Is this a capital project (yes/no)?: yes
- If yes, is it new or existing (new/existing)?: new
- What section of the City’s Strategic Plan does this support:
o Excellence in Basic Services (yes/no): yes
o Quality Community Investment (Livable City, Development) (yes/no): yes
o Workplace Culture & Customer Service (yes/no): no
o Environment (yes/no): no
Summary
NOW THEREFORE, Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the amount of $160,000 is authorized for expenditure from the Capital Improvement Fund Account Code 5040-60500-8CP2126MOWEQP for the purchase of a mower with a mulching head.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor is authorized to accept the bids and award contracts for the purposes specified in Section 1.
SECTION 3. That the Finance Director is authorized to draw warrant or warrants against the Account Code in Section 1 in payment of the above authorized obligations upon presentation of the proper voucher or vouchers.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance, being an emergency measure, shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that the Ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and property and for the further reason that this Ordinance must be immediately effective to timely procure the identified equipment in anticipation of the 2021 mowing season.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas _____, nays _____.
Passed: _________________, as an emergency measure: yeas _____, nays _____.
Attest: ________________________ __________________________________
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: _____________________ __________________________________
Mayor
I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance passed by Council ________________________.
Attest: ________________________
Clerk of Council