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Hinsdale to replace aging field-tractor; parks staff cite $34,742 price and broader use across athletic fields
Summary
Parks staff requested purchase of a Toro Field Pro and attachments at $34,742 to maintain softball, T-ball and other recreation surfaces; staff said the amount is roughly $1,200 over budget and will allow continued use of the old tractor for grass cutting.
The Board reviewed a request Feb. 4 to purchase a Toro Field Pro 6040 with multi-tool nail drag and mat for athletic-field maintenance at a price not to exceed $34,742.
Parks staff said the existing tractor is still serviceable for general grass cutting but that the new machine will be used primarily for athletic-field conditioning at Beck Park and Robins Park and may also service sand volleyball courts and the ice rink with additional attachments.
“Purchase price is $34,742 which is about $1,200 over budget,” staff said. Trustees did not raise significant objections during the brief presentation, which then moved toward the consent agenda.
Nut graf: The acquisition is pitched as a targeted replacement to improve field conditioning for multiple recreation sites; staff noted the old tractor will be retained for lower-intensity tasks.
Ending: The item was moved toward the consent agenda for approval; no detailed funding breakdown was provided in the discussion recorded on Feb. 4.
