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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Steve Andras, P.E., Interim Airport Manager
DATE: July 31, 2014
SUBJECT:
Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a used John Deere Model 9330 Agricultural Tractor for snow removal at the Aurora Municipal Airport from Wright Implement, 2981 Industrial Blvd., Crawfordsville, IN 47933 in the amount of $195,450.00
PURPOSE:
This tractor will be used to plow snow on ramp and apron areas at the airport.
BACKGROUND:
This is a request to replace a 1991 Case Model 9250 tractor that is one of two existing tractors used to plow snow on the airfield. This tractor was forecast to be replaced in a few years. However, the transmission on this unit failed this past winter and will cost in excess of $32,000 to repair.
DISCUSSION:
A request for bids were sent out by the Purchasing Director in early July with a bid date of July 16, 2014. No bidders responded. Consequently, the airport staff initiated a search for this equipment and found a tractor meeting the airport specifications for a $195,450.00 (estimated cost was $250,000) which includes all new tires and approximately 1-1/2 years remaining on the factory powertrain warranty. This price also includes delivery to the airport.
Funding for the purchase of this tractor has been provided in the 2014 budget under Budget Amendment Number 1, approved by the Aurora City Council on April 8th of this year. This purchase will be charged to Account 504-1810-433.75-10 .
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The purchase of this tractor will replace a broken unit and will allow the maintenance staff to provide efficient and dependable snow removal.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
We respectfully request that you forward this purchase request to the Finance Committee for their review and favorable recommendation.
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Peters, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE _______...
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