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Murfreesboro commission to seek council approval for $316,248 golf-cart fleet
Summary
At its December meeting the Murfreesboro Golf Commission reviewed a $316,248 proposal for a new golf-cart fleet and agreed to take the purchase to the city council; most of the cost is covered by a previously established sinking fund, staff said.
The Murfreesboro Golf Commission on Tuesday reviewed specifications and costs for a proposed replacement golf-cart fleet and agreed to send the request to the City Council for approval.
Trey, the golf operations staff member who led the presentation, said the total purchase price for the replacement fleet is $316,248 and that the commission has a sinking fund that will cover about $275,000 of that amount. "So, with the train, it'll be $316,248," Trey said during the meeting. He told commissioners the city reserved funds from prior rate increases to pay most of the purchase price.
Trey described the fleet as the same brand the commission currently uses, noting flooded lead-acid batteries were proposed for the initial purchase and that lithium-battery options would increase the price substantially. "We did look at lithium... however, that was about $200,000 more," Trey said, adding that lithium battery warranties run longer but the higher upfront cost was part of the commission’s decision calculus.
Commissioners asked about features and maintenance: Trey said the new carts will include GPS, 10-inch touch screens and both USB-A and USB-C ports. The software on those screens can display programmable content, and Trey confirmed the carts could accept on-screen advertising if the program is developed. A staff member who had worked on prior advertising efforts said the city recently terminated a consultant contract after limited results and recommended that staff handle ad sales internally going forward.
No formal vote on the purchase occurred at the commission meeting; Trey said the item is scheduled to be presented to the City Council for approval the following day. The commission approved the prior meeting minutes during the session but took no final procurement vote on the carts.
If the council approves, the commission plans to finance most of the purchase from the sinking fund but flagged the higher long-term costs of future fleets if prices continue to rise. Trey warned that continuing cost increases could make the next fleet substantially more expensive and said the commission will monitor the fund and potential rate adjustments.
The commission discussed next steps and timing for delivery; Trey said mid- to late January is an anticipated date for receiving the new carts if the council grants approval.
