HomeMy WebLinkAboutG. LANSDOWNE-MOODY COMPANY - TRACTOR & MOWERCITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
MAYOR and CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE IKELF SUBJECT: Purchase of Tractor/Mawer for Landfill PAGE
121-2300- 1
1/21/09 901.92-00
RECOMMENDATION
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We recommend that the City Council approve the purchase of a Tractor and Mower from Lansdowne-
Moody Co. L.P. of Houston, TX for a total price of $69,161.07 to,replace a unit damaged by Hurricane Ike.
Funding is available in Ike Landfill account #121-2300-901.92-00
BACKGROUND
Unit # 1401 which is a 2000 model New Holland Tractor and Rhino mower was damaged beyond repair
by the storm surge of Humcane Ike. An insurance settlement in the estimated amount of $25,333.33 is
anticipated. The remaining balance will be requested from FEMA.
We have received an HGAC quote from Lansdowne-Moody of $49,308.90 for A New Holland T5060
four wheel drive tractor and $19,852.17 for a Rhino FN 15 Nitro HD I S' flex wing shredder.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT
The Hurricane Ike account # 121-2300-901.92-00, Project IKELF will be chazged $69,161.07 with the
anticipation of insurance and FEMA reimbursement.
EMPLOYEE/STAFF EFFECT
Acceptance of this recommendation would allow the City Landfill to maintain the vegetation on and
azound the landfill.
SUMMARY
We recommend that the City Council approve the purchase of a Tractor and Mower from Lansdowne-
Moody Co. L.P. of Houston, TX for a total price of $69,161.07 to replace a unit damaged by Hurricane Ike.
Funding is available in Project IKELF, account #121-2300-901.92-00
Ross E. Blackketter, P.E.
Director of Public Works
Shawna Tubbs
Purchasing Manager
PREPARED BY: REB/mlt
DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL:
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Rebecca Underhill, CPA
Assistant City Manager/Administration
PROCESSED BY:
CITY SECRETARY
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CITY MANAGER DATE