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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-29
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A NEW VENTRAC TRACTOR AND
ATTACHMENTS UTILIZING INNOVATIVE PROCUREMENT.
WHEREAS, an existing Parks & Recreation 1420 John Deere tractor is past its useful life and needs
replacement; and,
WHEREAS, in 2025 a Ventrac tractor and several attachments were purchased to replace an aging
mower and the purchase of another Ventrac unit would create standardization of use for the equipment,
existing attachments will work interchangeably on both tractors and maintenance will be simplified; and,
WHEREAS, adequate funding has been appropriated in the Parks Improvement Capital Project Fund;
and,
WHEREAS, KMC 7.15.070 (4) allows the City to purchase equipment under the contract of another
governmental agency; and,
WHEREAS, Sourcewell is a service cooperative created by the Minnesota legislature as a local unit of
government to facilitate cooperative purchasing for local governments, and,
WHEREAS, the Sourcewell pricing of $58,123.28 has been determined to be fair and reasonable; and,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City to replace aging equipment to maintain service capacity
and to utilize cooperative purchasing opportunities to reduce the cost of procurement and the items being
purchased.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the City Manager is authorized to execute a contract with TOTEM Equipment, Inc.,
utilizing a Sourcewell contract, in the amount of $58,123.28 for the purchase of a Ventrac Tractor and
related attachments.
Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage/
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THI , DAY OF M, Y, ,0
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Knackstedt and Council Members
THROUGH: Terry Eubank, City Manager
FROM: Tyler Best, Kenai Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: April 24th, 2026
SUBJECT: Resolution No. 2026-29 - Authorizing the Purchase of a New Ventrac
Tractor and Attachments Utilizing Innovative Procurement.
The Parks and Recreation Department currently operates a 1420 John Deere tractor that has
exceeded its useful life and requires replacement. Administration recommends the purchase of a
new Ventrac tractor and associated attachments, including a rough -cut mower, snowblower, and
tiller, through innovative procurement via a Sourcewell contract.
In FY25, the Department purchased a Ventrac tractor and several attachments to replace an
aging mower. Acquiring a second compatible unit will allow attachments to be used
interchangeably across both tractors. Standardizing on a single tractor platform simplifies
maintenance and improves staff proficiency, as both operators and maintenance staff will work
with one consistent system rather than multiple equipment types.
Rather than conducting a separate competitive bid process, the City is utilizing innovative
procurement pursuant to KMC 7.15.070(b)(4), which authorizes purchases through contracts
established by other governmental agencies. Sourcewell is a service cooperative created by the
Minnesota Legislature that combines the purchasing power of more than 50,000 government,
education, and nonprofit organizations to secure competitively solicited pricing on behalf of its
members. The City of Kenai is a Sourcewell member and will utilize the a Sourcewell contract to
meet procurement requirements and achieve cost-effectiveness for the City.