VII (G) Discussion/ Action re Reallocation of Funds in Street Department _ Agenda 7-20-99
Item VII G
• a
0
K.:74sa ROBERT SMITH
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
170 EN 1❑4PRISL S 1 -OCUIiI:,FLOItI DA 24761
i'IIONI.4107)877-8420• FAX(407)877-0392
STAFF REPORT
TO: The Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners
FROM: Bob Smith, Public Works Director ((�
DATE: July 16, 1999
RE: Reallocate Capital Funds in Street Department
ISSUE:
Should the Honorable Mayor and Board of City Commissioners approve reallocation of
$21,000, designated for a diesel slope mower, in account 001-541-20-6400, to the
purchase of four (4) Off Road 4 x 2 Utility Vehicles?
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION:
$21,000 was approved in this year's capital improvement budget for the purchase of a
diesel slope mower. Because all street mowing except rights-of-way has been
contracted out the department does not need a slope mower.
The department recently purchased an off road 4 x 2 utility vehicle and found it to be
invaluable as a trash collector on rights-of-way, hauling herbicides for weed and aquatic
weed control, and as a parks maintenance vehicle. The size of the machine makes it
ideal for upkeep in areas where we would not want to disturb the grass. Because only
one person can ride on the vehicle, four more are requested in order to keep up with
City wide maintenance responsibilities.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff respectfully requests permission to reallocate $21,000 from 001-541-20-6400
account to purchase four (4) Off Road 4 x 2 Utility Vehicles under State Contract for
$4,430 each.
BS:jh
POWs'
THE PRIDE OF WEST ORANGE