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CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-31
Administration
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, AWARDING A
CONTRACT TO WESTERN POWER AND EQUIPMENT FOR A 2004 TIGER TRIPLE
GANG FLAIL MOWER FOR THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $108,362.42.
WHEREAS, KMC 7.15.050 (6) allows the City to purchase equipment under a contract
of another governmental agency; and,
WHEREAS, the State of Washington awarded a competitive bid to Western Power and
Equipment for equipment that meets our specifications; and,
WHEREAS, Western Power and Equipment's price under the State of Washington
contract is significantly less than our estimated cost and award to this bidder is in the
best interest of the City; and,
WHEREAS, sufficient monies are appropriated in the FY 2005 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, that a contract for a 2004 Tiger Triple Gang Flail Mower with brush cutting
attachments be awarded to Western Power and Equipment for the total amount of
$108,362.42 effective July 1, 2004.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKa, this 16th day of June
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A~EST:
C~ol L. Freas, City Clerk
Approved by Fin~ce: ~
MEMORANDUM
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CITY OF KENAI
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210 FIDALGO AVE., SUITE 200 KENAI, ALASKA 99611-7794
TELEPHONE 907-283-7535
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Rebecca Cronkhite, Airport Manager
Mike Wichman, Shop Foreman ~ ~
Jack La Shot, Public Works Manager~ ....
June 8, 2004
Airport Mower Purchase
In researching quotes for an airport mower, as authorized in the 2005 budget,
Earl found a unit available throug.h an existing contract award that would save the
City $20,000. The airport manager requested the equipment shop
foreman review the specifications and maintenance history of the Tiger mower to
ensure the City was getting the best deal for the long-term.
After going through the specifications of the Tiger Triple Gang Flail Mower and
comparing it to a comparable John Deere unit, the Tiger Unit is definitely the unit
to purchase.
The Tiger Unit is a manufactured, dedicated grass/brush cutting unit while the
John Deere is a John Deere tractor with another manufacturer's grass cutting
system added to it. The price for the Tiger Unit also includes a rear-mounted,
50-inch boom arm flail mower for cutting brush in the ditches on the airport.
Yukon Equipment/VVestern Power is an Anchorage-based company that we deal
with on a weekly basis. The John Deere unit will be sold through the Craig
Taylor Company in Soldotna.
By piggy-backing this bid, the City would save $20,000. This is a substantial
savings to the City and should not present any problems with Local Bidder
Preference.
MW/jet
cc: Linda L. Snow, City Manager
Larry Semmens, Finance Director
Cary Graves, City Attorney