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Board approves $47,370 purchase of three TurboChef ovens for concession stands
Summary
The board unanimously approved buying three TurboChef double-batch ovens (lowest bid $47,370.48 from Beltor) to modernize three concession stands; staff estimated payback in 1.5–3.5 years depending on site.
The Parks Board approved a $47,370.48 purchase (low bid by vendor Beltor) for three TurboChef double-batch ovens to upgrade concession stands at Saratoga, WRO and Horropp Springs Aquatic Center.
Mark Thompson, recreation supervisor, described the ovens as double-vessel units capable of running two orders at once and said they can significantly increase hot-food throughput and margins. “In running the rough numbers... we estimate that the return on investment will be anywhere from 1.5 to 3 years,” he said for the busiest location and 2.5 to 3.5 years at the softball complexes.
Board members asked about lifespan and obsolescence; staff said units are expected to work 10–12 years in continuous use and noted vendors report 10–15 years of service in similar seasonal settings. The motion to approve the purchase passed unanimously.
