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A RESOLUTION REQUESTING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR ONE (1) NEW RIDING TRACTOR MOWER TO BE USED
IN THE CEMETERY DEPARTMENT
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 one (1) new riding tractor
mower to be used in the Cemetery Department, said mower to have the
following minimum specifications:
1. Engine: To be 12 hp., air cooled, single cylinder, 4 cycle,
with compression release.
2. Power Train: Hydrostatic, a self contained unit consisting
of a variable displacement piston pump and fixed
displacement motor. Free -wheeling valve and control
lever.
2-B Transmission: Reduction spur gear drive fully enclosed on
cast frame which also houses the differential and
bevel drive. Direct drive from differential to axles.
Direct drive from engine to hydrostatic unit shall
be by solid drive shaft only. (No belts for attaining
drive power) Variable speeds up to 8 mph in forward,
up to 4 mph in reverse.
3. Steering: Ackerman type with cam and lever.
4. Frame: Pair of steel channels, extending from rear of trans-
mission to grille.
5. Brake: Friction caliper type on rear axles. Individual
wheel braking controlled by single pedal. (Disk Type)
6. Starter: 32 -amp -hour, 12 volt battery
7. Tires: 23x8:50-12 Rear, 18x6:50-8 Front.
8. Front mounted PTO Clutch
9. Tractor must be equipped with cast iron grille, I section
front axle with automotive type steering rods and ends.
10. Rotary Mower: 42" quick attach rotary mower. Cutting range of
1-4 inches. Rotary mower to have three blades mounted
on spindles with tapered roller bearings.
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 Paducah Sun -Democrat as provided for by
law. 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
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of same shall be filed with the Board of Commissioners who may let a
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contract to the lowest and best bidder, and the Board of Commissioners
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shall reserve the right to reject any and all bids and the City shall
not become legally obligated to purchase said equipment 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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Mayor Protem�
John Hornsby, �Commissioner
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Rev. W. G. Harvey, Commissioner
Passed by the Board of Commissioners February 13, 1973
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, February 13, 1973.