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RESOLUTION NO. 07-156
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING REPORT, APPROVING SPECIFICATIONS,
AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENTS FOR BIDS FOR
YEAR 2008 MAJOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota has received a
report from the Director of Parks and Recreation related to major equipment scheduled for
replacement during year 2008,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, MN, that:
1. The Director of Parks and Recreation Report regarding year 2008 equipment replacement is
hereby accepted.
2. The following four (4) pieces of equipment costing close to or more than $50,000 are
authorized for replacement or addition during year 2008:
Old Vehicle
Unit No.
New Vehicle Description Estimated Cost
9315 1 Ton, 4 x 4 Crew Cab Utility Truck $56,652
8001 1 ton, Media Step Van $120,000
9720 Asphalt Paver $89,152
N/A 3 yd. Truck Mounted Sewer Vac $183,180
3. The Director of Parks and Recreation is further authorized to acquire all year 2008 equipment
purchases as allowed by Statute, Charter, or Ordinance through the following methods: by
bid, by purchase from State of Minnesota Contract, Hennepin County Contract, or by
quotations.
4. The necessary specifications for year 2008 equipment purchases as prepared under the
direction of the Director of Parks and Recreation are approved.
5. When necessary, the City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted at least two weeks in
the official newspaper, appropriate trade journals, magazines and bulletins the advertisement
for bid, said equipment listed above under said specifications. Advertisements shall appear
not less than twenty-one (21) days prior to the date and time bids will be received by the City
Clerk, and that no bid will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk and
ccompanied by a cashier's check, bid bond, or certified check payable to the City for five
( percent of the amount of the bid.
6. Bi s received for the equipment listed above shall be tabulated by the Director of Parks and
Re reation who shall report her tabulation and recommendation to the City Council.
Adopt d by!
y e City Council December 17, 2007
Mayor 0 1 /
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City
for Administration:
Attest:
City Clerk