City of East Moline Committee of the Whole met April 2.
Here is the minutes provided by the Committee:
Roll Call
Mayor Freeman called the meeting to order and directed City Clerk Arletta D. Holmes to call the roll. The following Aldermen were present: Alissa Sallows, Gary Almblade, Nancy Mulcahey, Ed DeJaynes, Gary Miller, Robert Cheffer, and Jose Rico. 8:10p.m.
Additions/Corrections To Agenda
None.
Mower Replacement
(Mr. Lambrecht, Director of Maintenance Services) The Maintenance Services Dept. received a bid from State Contract through Holland & Sons for a 2018 front mount mower X1570 Terrain Cut. This will replace a 2007 Kubota F3680 with 1835 hours on it, and a 2018 mid mount X758 John Deere to replace a 2007 X740 Mid mount mower. The department maintains approximately 140 acres of various parks throughout the City. The mowers are vital to keeping the parks presentable, especially during the rainy season. The parks are used by the public for team sports and family events, and we strive to keep them looking nice for all. The mowers are essential for the upkeep of our parks and ball diamonds. Trade in Allowance: Deere X740 $3,200.30 and 2008 Kubota $6,800.63 total $10,000.93 for a total of $27,835.00 for both new 2018 John Deere mowers.
Financial: This is a budgeted item.
Amount Budgeted: $24,000.00 Actual Cost: $27,835.00 Under/Over): $3,835.00 Funding Sources: General Operating & Departmental Projects
This is a CIP CIP Project Number: PARK – 18-01 & 18-02.
Recommendation: To purchase the mower from Holland & Sons on the State Contract for $27,835.00 with the $3835.00 out of departmental projects.
A motion was made by Alderman Cheffer, seconded by Alderman Rico, to concur with the recommendation to purchase the mower from Holland & Sons on the State Contract for $27,835.00 with the $3835.00 coming out of departmental projects. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, Miller, and Cheffer. Motion carried.
Construction Inspection & Staking Contract – 7th Street Water Main
(Mr. Miller, Engineering Department) The 7th Street water main require a full-time inspector for construction. IMEG performed the construction plans on this project and is therefore the most cost-effective firm to perform the construction inspection and staking services required for construction of the proposed improvements. The engineering Department has obtained a professional services contract from IMEG to assist the city with this work. The proposal shows a detailed scope of services and is attached for review and consideration. The inspection contract has been included in the total 2018 CIP Budget for 7th St Water Main Replacement.
Financial: This is a budgeted item. Line Item: 2018 Budget Title: Water CIP Amount Budgeted: portion of $1,210,000 Actual Cost: $94,005.00
Funding Sources: Water Funds Departments: Engineering This is a CIP CIP Project Number: ENGR – 18-013
Recommendation: Approve inspection and Staking Contract with IMEG.
A motion was made by Alderman Miller, seconded by Alderman Rico, to concur with the recommendation to approve the inspection and staking contract with IMEG. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Rico, Sallows, Almblade, Mulcahey, DeJaynes, Miller, and Cheffer. Motion carried.
Adjournment: A motion was made by Alderman DeJaynes, seconded by Alderman Miller, to adjourn the Committee-of-the-Whole meeting. Upon roll call the following voted in favor: Cheffer, Rico, Sallows, Almblade, DeJaynes and Miller. Motion carried. 8:19 p.m.
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