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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the expenditure of $147,566 with John Deere dealer King Ranch Ag & Turf in League City for ten (10) pieces of John Deere equipment $147,566 to be used at The Ballpark at League City (Executive Director of Facilities and Information Technology)
Background:
Approval of this resolution will authorize the purchase of ten (10) new pieces of equipment for the Ballpark due to Big League Dreams Equipment being repossessed by John Deere Financial.
2024 John Deere Zero Turn Mower
2024 John Deere Zero Turn Mower
2024 John Deere Gator Utility Vehicle
2024 John Deere Gator Utility Vehicle
2024 John Deere Diesel Utility Vehicle
2024 John Deere 90 Gallon Sprayer
2024 John Deere 1200A Bunk and Field Rake
2024 John Deere Turf Collection System
2024 1st Products Vertical Cutter
2024 Dakota Top Dresser / Turf Tender
Each item serves a very specific purpose toward our overall goals throughout the facility. Each day, the Ballpark Maintenance Staff strives to make this a sought-after destination for many to enjoy. As sports turf managers, our customer service is represented throughout the facility. We challenge ourselves to maintain a high standard and in order to accomplish this, we focus on the playability and the safety of our playing surfaces as well as the aesthetics of not only our natural turf but the facility as a whole. This is done by ensuring a proper agronomic plan is in place for natural turf areas, maintenance plans are in place for artificial turf areas and the coordination between departments is fluid so that all other areas share the same standard. The equipment will enable us to continuously maintain and improve The Ballpark at League City and sustain linear growth.
The equipment currently listed will allow Ballpark staff to do the following; transport personnel and equipment, mow and maintain all-natural turf areas within the facility and its surrounding areas from Calder to Ballpark Way, tow and ha...
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