Adopt budget resolution adjusting the 2024-25 General Services Department-Parks Division budget by transferring appropriations in the amount of $23,746 from Services and Supplies to Capital Assets for the purchase of a new tractor and mower to support operations across all County parks, approve the trade-in of the existing equipment at Grassland Regional Park and approve an amendment to the 2024-25 Authorized Equipment List. (No general fund impact) (4/5 vote required) (Pistochini)

In early 2018, regulatory changes were implemented regarding towing restrictions and licensing requirements, specifically related to the weight limits of equipment being transported by County-issued fleet vehicles.  As a result of these changes, as well as the aging condition of existing equipment, the General Services Department is requesting authorization to trade in the current tractor and mower located at Grassland Regional Park for a new tractor and mower that will comply with current towing requirements.

The department anticipates year-end savings within the Parks Division budget, as well as trade-in value from the existing equipment.  As such, no additional funding is required for this purchase.   Savings are projected across various Service and Supplies accounts.  Accordingly, the department is requesting a transfer of appropriation from Services and Supplies to Capital Assets to facilitate the purchase of the replacement equipment and approve the trade in of the existing equipment.

Additionally, the department is requesting to amend the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Authorized Equipment List to include the new tractor and mower and remove the trade in equipment. 

There is no general fund impact associated with this request.
 

 

Department of Financial Services, County Counsel and the Department of General Services 

The County intends to purchase a new tractor and mower from John Deere utilizing a competitively solicited cooperative contract from Sourcewell (contract 112624-DAC), a special local government entity created to provide cooperative purchasing programs to eligible participating government entities.  Sourcewell issued a Request for Proposals in late 2024, of which 19 companies were awarded contracts.