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To authorize the purchase of snow pusher boxes from Milton Cat in the amount of $7,723.00 as described in a memorandum from public works director Doug Fortier dated September 17, 2018.
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I. Council Action Requested.
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To authorize the purchase of snow pusher boxes from Milton Cat in the amount of $7,723.00 as described in a memorandum from public works director Doug Fortier dated September 17, 2018.
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II. Basis for Council Action.
Council approval of this item is required because;
a. Pursuant to Section 5.4 of the town's purchasing policies "The Town Council shall approve and authorize any purchase beyond the amount provided for such purchase within the municipal operating budget or approved capital equipment replacement plan, and all purchases which are proposed to be funded through a lease-purchase agreement, the issuance of bonds or notes, or any other kind of credit financing," and
b. The proposed purchase exceeds the amount in the capital equipment plan in the approved budget for fiscal 2018-2019.
III. Issue Summary.
Please refer to the attached memorandum from public works director Doug Fortier and supporting material. The amount included for this purchase (project PW-2019-001) in the capital equipment plan is $6,500. The balance of the funds are proposed to come from vehicle maintenance account 12700-45320.