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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
FOR A TRACTOR FOR USE BY THE STREET DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY
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 City of Paducah,
Kentucky, of one (1) new 1969 model tractor for use by the Street
Department, having the following specifications:
Diesel powered engine having approximately 40 H.P.
8 -speed transmission with power take -off horsepower
approximately 38
Draw -bar horsepower approximately 33
Draw -bar pull approximately 5000
Total weight including fuel, oil and water shall not
exceed 3800 pounds
Wheelbase minimum 75 inches, overall length maximum 128 inches,
minimum ground clearance 14 inches, maximum overall width
75 inches
Standard equipment should include Tachometer -hour meter, fuel
gauge, swinging draw -bar, fenders, tool box, oil pressure warning
indicator, generator warning indicator, water temperature gauge,
pan seat, lights, including two headlights, taillights and
instrument panel lights, together with electrical outlet and
plug.
Front tires 4 -ply
Rear tires minimum 12.4 - 28 inch 4 -ply, R1
Each bidder shall state the amount he will accept in cash for
the purchase of the tractor he offers for sale, and 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.
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Passed by the Board of Commissioners May 27, 1969
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, May 27, 1969.