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AGENDA ITEM <br /> <br />Prepared By: J. Lemons Reviewed By: ND Approved By: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1. Purpose. The purpose of this action item is to gain approval to purchase park equipment. <br /> <br />2. Background. The Parks Department will be implementing its own pesticide management program <br />for the parks and golf course in 2023. All pesticide services have been contracted in the past. Staff <br />looked into building a sprayer but ultimately it was cheaper and more efficient to go with a company that <br />specializes in custom building sprayers. The sprayer is built on a steel plate that is meant to be used in the <br />back of UTV’s and trucks. Having a sprayer that can be used in multiple pieces of equipment will allow <br />for many opportunities of use for the Parks Department. The City Council approved of staff <br />implementing the pesticide program for the parks and golf course. <br /> <br />3. Cost. The City Council approved the budget for the pesticide program but the sprayer was not <br />included in the estimate. The cost of the sprayer will be able to be covered in the parks and golf <br />operational budget. <br /> <br />Vendor/ Company Description Cost <br />Parallel Ag FS Manufacturing Sprayer $4349.00 <br />Parallel Ag 20’ Boom $836.00 <br />Total $5185.00 <br /> <br />4. Funding. This purchase was not budgeted for in the 2023 CIP. The purchase will be funded through <br />the Parks/Golf operational budget. <br /> <br />5. Staff Recommendation. Staff recommends the purchase of the FS Manufacturing Sprayer and <br />Boom. The sprayer is an integral component of the 2023 pesticide program and is needed to improve <br />conditions in Parks, Facilities, and the Golf Course. The purchase will allow for staff to provide a <br />beneficial and sustainable pesticide program for the City of Orono. The pesticide program will provide <br />savings through eliminating contract services while allowing for a higher quality product provided <br />through a staff-controlled program. <br /> <br /> <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to approve the purchase of the FS Manufacturing Sprayer and Boom from Parallel Ag for $5185. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Item No.: 9 Date: March 13, 2023 <br />Item Description: Authorization to Purchase Park Equipment <br />Presenter: Joshua Lemons <br />Parks and Golf Superintendent <br />Agenda <br />Section: <br />Consent Agenda