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MEMO <br /> October 8, 1998 <br /> To: Honorable Mayor and City Council <br /> From: Paul Palzer, Public Works Director/Building Official <br /> Re: Tractor Replacement <br /> The City has solicited bids for replacing the 1989 John Deere tractor. The City advertised <br /> in the paper and also sent quotes by fax to six dealers. We received one "No Bid" and one <br /> quote per the bid specifications. The quote was from Olson Power Equipment of North <br /> Branch for a Massey Ferguson 253x4 tractor. Mr. Dan Olson has informed me that he <br /> could supply a 263x4 tractor for the same price. The difference between the two tractors <br /> is that the 263 has five more horsepower and meets the more strigent California emission <br /> standards. <br /> We have spent over $1,500.00 dollars on repairs to the tractor so far this year and had to <br /> rebuild the valve bank last year. The hydrostatic transmission feels loose and may need <br /> extensive repairs in the near fixture. The City did receive a quote from Olson Equipment <br /> prior to the advertisement for bids and the more recent quote is a better bargain. <br /> I would like the Council to approve the purchase of the tractor and the implements per the <br /> quote except to upgrade the tractor to a 263 model at the same cost as a 253. The tractor <br /> would be delivered in about three to four weeks, except for the cab which will take eight <br /> to ten weeks for delivery. <br /> The $32,225.00 would come from the following funds as listed below: <br /> Street Budget 50% <br /> Storm Sewer Fund 20% <br /> Sanitary Sewer Fund 10% <br /> Water Fund 10% <br /> Park Budget 10% <br />