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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 15, Page 574, No Resolution Number57/ A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR TWO (2) NEW 196c TRACTORS FOR USE IN THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY, AND PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UPON WHICH SUCH PURCHASE SHALL BE MADE 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 purchase of two (2) new 1965 tractors for use in the Parks and Recreation Depart- ment, having the following minimum specifications: Gasoline driven engine having approximately 30 horsepower; power take -off hydraulic lift, having capacity to life 600 to 1000 pounds four -speed transmission 4 -ply mudgrip tires No. 670-15 on front and No. 1028 on rear Each bidder shall state the amount he will accept in cash for the purchase of the equipment he offers for sale, and also the amount of such purchase price to be allowed by accepting as trade-in one (1) 191.8 Ford tractor Model 8-N and one (1) 1951 Ford tractor Model 8-N 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 to be published not less than seven days nor more than twenty-one days before the date fixed for 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 in the notice 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 any bidder 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, r l Mayor Passed by the Board of Commissioners May 24, 1965 Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, May 24, 1965.