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TO: THE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL MEETING DATE
FROM: THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
January 4, 1989
SUBJECT: APPROVE SPBCIFICATI(JNg R)R THE PURCHASE OF 19.5 TONS OF SLMI RMEASE TURF
FEWILIZER
PREPARED BY: Parka and Recreation Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Th4t Hie City Council approve the specifications
for the purchase of 19.5 tons of slow-relerse turf
f,etrt.i l i.zer, and authorize 'the advertisement for
bids thereon. Bid or>(_-rjing is ,scheduled for Tuesday, January 24, 1989.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Each year the Parks Department purchases
ferti.l.izer for use on the City's 208 acres of parks.
It 1e the Department's intent; to buy slow-release
commercial fertilizer which provides recommended amounts of required
nutrients and maximizhrl coverage per ton, yet releases nitrogen over
an extended period to reduce tt)e need for re-application.
The formula required in the specifications is designed to fulfill
those needs at a loNer cost per acre per year than water soluble
fertilizers which re,gtalre more frequent. application.
The estimated cost of this purchase is $12,000, with delivery requested t
for March 15, 1989.
Funds for this purcha.f; Dave been budgeted in the Parks Department's
10.0-752.03-352 accoa<<t.,
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Ronald W. Williamson
Parks and Recreation Director
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S P E C I F I C A T I O N S
SLOW RELEASE TURF FERTILIZER
Consisting of a blend of sulfur -coated urea, ammonium phosphate, and
sulfur- coated potassium sulfate, with a guaranteed minimum analysis of
25% ictal Nitrogen (N)
(Minimum cf 60% (later Insoluble Nitrogen)
<% AvaiiF�ble Phosphoric Acrd (F 0 )
8% Soluble Potash (K 0)
15% Sulfur ( S )
and a 4 -month nitrogen and potassium release,
Packaging: Moisture -proof caper bags typically used for fertilizers,
containing not more than 50 Founds of fertilizer per bag.
Delivery: Bags stacked an pallets, 40 bags per pall,t, and delivered
tc city of Lodi, Parks Department, 125 N. Stockton Street,
Lodi, California, on Wednesday, March 15, 1999.