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Commission approves state-contract purchase of mower and blower attachment for parks
Summary
City staff received authorization to buy a replacement Grasshopper mower and blower attachment under the state contract to replace an aging 2013 machine; the purchase comes in under the budgeted amount.
The Fort Scott City Commission on April 15 approved a state-contract purchase of a replacement mower and blower attachment for city parks.
Why it matters: Parks staff said the current 2013 mower has about 5,000 hours and is showing age; repeated clutch and tire repairs reduce reliability. A state contract price and availability made the purchase economical, staff said, and the purchase was within the existing parks budget.
Details: The parks superintendent requested permission to purchase a Grasshopper zero-turn mower using the state contract through a local dealer; staff said the new unit includes a blower (PTO-driven) that will assist leaf and ditch cleanups. Staff also said surplus used mowers exist and that some older units may be auctioned or cannibalized for parts. The item was budgeted and commissioners approved the purchase by motion.
Ending: The mower purchase was approved unanimously and staff will dispose of or auction older units as appropriate.
