HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 16, Page 73, No Resolution Number73
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR A
TRACTOR FOR USE BY THE PARKS, RECREATION AND CEMETERY DEPARTMENTS
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. That the City Manager be, and he is hereby,
authorized and directed to advertise for bids for the sale to the
Citv of Paducah, Kentucky, for one (1) new tractor for use by
the Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Departments, having the
following specifications:
Gas Driven engine having approximately 30 H.P.
Power take -off (standard)
Hydraulic lift, with capacity to lift 500 to 1,000 pounds
Four -speed transmission
Four -ply tires for the front sizes 600-16 or 550-16
Mud grip tires for the back sizes 12-28 of 11-28
Low center of gravity having an approximate turn
over angle of 65 degrees
Each bidder shall state the amount he will accept in cash
for the purchase of the tractor he offers for sale, and also the
amount of such purchase price to be allowed by accepting as trade-in
one (1) 1951 Ford tractor, Serial No. SN$N389791 now in use by the
Parks and Recreation Department.
All bidders must include all applicable taxes, including
but not limited to Kentucky Sales Tax.
SECTION 2. The City Manager shall advertise for sealed bids
by posting a notice at the City Hall door and by inserting notice of
the request for bids in the Sun -Democrat not less than seven days nor
more than twenty-one days before the opening of same. All bids shall
be sealed and no bid shall be received after the hour fixed in the
notice for the opening of same. All bids received by the City Manager
UP to the time fixed for the opening of same shall be filed with the
Board of Commissioners who may let a contract to the lowest and best
bidder and the Board of Commissioners shall reserve the right to
reject any and all bids and the City shall not become legally
obligated to purchase same until the adoption of an ordinance
authorizing the execution of a purchase contract.
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and
effect from and after its adoption.
Mayor
Passed by the Board of Commissioners March 14, 1967
Recorded by Saray Thurman, City Clerk, March 14, 1967.