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Park board approves purchase of two lawn mowers from True Value after contract revisions
Summary
The Greenwood Park Board approved a revised purchase contract for two commercial lawn mowers from True Value Hardware; staff will send a corrected contract for signature to remove items the city is not buying.
The Greenwood Park Board on June 3 approved a contract to buy two commercial lawn mowers from True Value Hardware, with staff directed to issue a revised contract removing units the city will not purchase and to route the corrected agreement for signature.
Board members said the items are intended to support increased maintenance at the sports park this season. "The purpose of these is... we're gonna be moving out there for this year," a staff member said during the discussion.
Why it matters: The equipment purchase is funded within the parks budget for 2025 and is meant to address anticipated higher maintenance needs as more park programming and facilities come online. Board members pressed staff to redact non-purchased items from the vendor quote so the purchase and contract reflect only the units the city will accept.
Most important facts: A staff member initially read a total compensation figure in the contract of $46,596. Later in the discussion, board and staff members focused on two highlighted units only and an on-record sum for those highlighted items of $25,998. Staff said they would "send you the revised contract for signature" reflecting the reduced set of equipment. Daniel Miller of True Value Hardware attended and confirmed the vendor relationship and service history.
Board action and procedure: A motion to approve the purchase contract as revised was moved and seconded and carried unanimously. The board noted legal will make contract changes and staff will circulate a corrected document for signatures.
Background and next steps: Staff said the parks 2025 budget includes roughly $30,000 for these units. The contract will be corrected to remove items the city is not buying; the revised contract will then be signed and executed.
