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DPS Wood Recycling Machine Purchase
Parks, Recreation and Forestry
Karen Ranney Wolkins (x2326)/Paul M. Rasmusson (x7868)
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Authorizing the Mayor to enter into contract for the purchase of a new wood recycling machine for the continuing city woodlot operations; authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $675,000 from the 2021 Capital Improvement Fund for the purchase; waiving the competitive procurement and disposal provisions of chapter 187 of the Toledo Municipal Code; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The City of Toledo's Woodlot operation utilizes a wood recycling machine to process thousands of pounds of trees, brush, and fallen or trimmed tree limbs each year. This product is then resold, producing revenue that is used to invest back into the health of the city's tree canopy. The current wood recycling machine is long past its useful life, breaks down frequently, and repairs are beginning to exceed the machine's value. Parks, Recreation and Forestry would like to proceed with a purchase of a new wood recycling machine through Bandit Industries, Inc., who currently holds the state term contract. Bandit will allow us to trade in our current machine for a purchase credit of $160,000 which is equivalent to its fair market value. Replacing the recycler will facilitate the continued woodlot grinding operations.
The fiscal impact of this ordinance is as follows:
- The amount of funds requested: up to $675,000
- The expenditure budget line item: 5040 - 60500 - 8CP2137WOODGR
- 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)?: existing
- 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...
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