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AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br />Prepared By: J. Lemons Reviewed By: Approved By: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. The purpose of the action item is to gain approval to dispose of a tractor used by the Parks <br />Department. <br /> <br />2. Background / Summary. A tractor used by the Parks Department has experienced major mechanical <br />issues that require repair or retirement. The tractor previously experienced a major engine issue in 2018. <br />The tractor is used primarily for some light snow plowing in the winter and for occasional use at the golf <br />course during the golf season. The tractor was originally purchased for mowing on Big Island but was <br />made redundant by utilizing more efficient mowing options. <br /> <br />3. Options. <br />a. Repair. The cost to replace the tractor engine is $16,000. The tractor has very low hours of use <br />and the new engine would give us a reliable piece of equipment. The price to replace the engine is hard to <br />justify because of how little the tractor is used. <br /> <br />b. Trade-in. There is an option to trade in the tractor towards equipment that can be used with <br />multiple engines within the fleet. The equipment acquired from the trade-in would allow us all the <br />capabilities we had with the tractor and would not require any additional money spent to get us to that <br />point. Retired equipment is usually sold at auction but staff believes that the trade-in will provide <br />maximum value to the City of Orono while allowing the Parks Department to maintain the parks and golf <br />course. In return for trading in the tractor, the city will receive a Lely tow behind spreader. The spreader <br />will be used for fertilizer applications in the parks and golf course and also for sand topdressing of the <br />golf course greens. The spreader has a value of $8000. <br /> <br />4. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends Option B, trade-in of tractor for additional equipment. <br />The trade-in will allow the Parks Department to maintain the parks and golf course in the same manner <br />without the additional expense of repair. The tractor saw minimal use while in the fleet and any major <br />repairs to it would be hard to justify. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to authorize disposal of tractor through a trade-in. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Item No.: 3 Date: February 27, 2023 <br />Item Description: Authorization to Dispose of Parks Equipment <br />Presenter: Joshua Lemons <br />Parks and Golf Superintendent <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Consent Agenda