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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances Book 16, Page 969, No Resolution Number969 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 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 3500 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-hourmeter, fuel gauge, swinging draw -bar, fenders, tool box, oil pressure warnin 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 970 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 May 6, 1969 Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, May 6, 1969.