Resolution No. 17-28 vRESOLUTION NO. 17-28
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A NEW 2017 CAT 908M
COMPACT WHEEL LOADER.
WHEREAS, funds to purchase a new rubber tire loader were approved in the FY1718
budget by the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, this equipment will be utilized by both the Public Works and Public Utilities
Departments; allowing crews to more efficiently and safely transport materials for repairs and
improvements on City streets; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department has rented similar equipment twice within the
last year, including during the Hurricane Irma cleanup, and having this resource in-house will be
invaluable for both scheduled and reactive/emergency maintenance activities; and
WHEREAS, the new 2017 Cat 908M Compact Wheel Loader is priced from the Florida
Sheriff Association Bid pricing at $89,908.00, and includes the loader chassis, 48" pallet forks and
a 3 year/3,000 hour powertrain warranty; and
WHEREAS, $50,000 is budgeted in the Stormwater Machinery & Equipment Account
470-0000-538-6400 and $50,000 is budgeted in the Water Distribution Machinery & Equipment
Account 400-5504-533-6400, for a total budgeted amount of $100,000.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Commission of the City of Atlantic Beach
as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Commission hereby authorizes the purchase of a new 2017 Cat
908M Compact Wheel Loader;
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Atlantic Beach, t '' day of November, 2017.
Ellen Glasser, Mayor
Attest:
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Donna L. Bartle, City Clerk
Approved as to form and correctness:
Br nna �Du n, ity Attorney