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Committee approves recommendation to finance and council for two mower purchases totaling $36,000
Summary
The committee recommended two mowers (a used Toro 96" and a 60" EV Mean Green) totaling $36,000 to finance and the common council; motion moved by Kim, seconded by Brad, and the committee voted to forward the recommendation.
Jeremy presented quotes for two mowers to be recommended for the 2025 budget: a used Toro (96" deck) for $18,000 and a 60" EV battery‑operated Mean Green mower for $18,000, for a combined cost of $36,000. He said a brand‑new EV 96" mower would cost about $60,500 while a new Exmark 96" list price is about $46,000, so the committee's recommended purchases represent significant savings compared with new equipment.
Kim moved to recommend the two mower purchases to finance and the common council; Brad seconded. Several members voiced "aye" and the chair stated the motion passed. The committee’s recommendation will be forwarded to finance and the common council for final approval as part of the 2025 budget process.
Jeremy said the two mowers would allow the staff to test EV equipment internally (the Mean Green) while taking advantage of a used Toro 96" unit that fits existing service arrangements and parts availability. The committee noted the purchases were under budget by approximately $10,000 compared with the originally projected cost for this equipment.
Outcome: Committee recommended approval to finance and common council; no final purchase was authorized at the committee level — finance and council action remains required.
