Resolution - #95-02-048 - 02/28/1995

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Councilmember Peterson introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #95-02-048 RESOLUTION RECEIVING BIDS AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ONE COMMERCIAL TURF MOWER WHEREAS, included in the 1995 Adopted General Fund Budget is $26,500.00 for the purchase of one commercial tuff mower;, and WHEREAS, on January 24, 1995 the Finance Committee recommended that bids be solicited for one commercial tuff mower; and WHEREAS, a resolution was adopted by the Ramsey City Council on January 24, 1995 authorizing the advertisement for bids for the the commercial turf mower; and WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for the purchase of one commercial turf mower, bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law on February 17, 1995; and WHEREAS, the following bids were received: Bidder Amount of Bid North Star Turf Inc. Midwest Specialty Sales $32,597 (new mower) no bid (demo model) $25,900 (new mower) $24,400 (demo model) AND WHEREAS, it appears that Midwest Specialty Sales is the lowest responsible bidder. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1) That the Parks/Utilities Supervisor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement for the purchase of the specified demonstration commercial turf mower. 2) That the Finance Officer is hereby authorized and directed to return forthwith to all bidders the deposits made with their bids, except that the deposit of the successful bidder shall be retained until the product is delivered and accepted by the City of Ramsey. The motion for the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Beyer and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Hardin Councilmember Peterson Councilmember Beyer Councilmember Beahen Councilmember Zimmerman and the following voted against the same: None Resolution #95-02.048 Page 1 of 2