HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - September 5, 1990 (65)COUNCIL COMMUNICATION _
TO: THE CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL MEETING DATE NO.
THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE I SEPTEMBER 5, 1990
SUBJECT: SPECIFICATIONS AND ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF THREE
CUSHMAN TURF VEHICLES (TWO RR PARKS DEPT., AND ONE RR HUTCHINS STREET SQUARE)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the specifications
and authorize advertisement for bids for the purchase of three Cushman
turf vehicles, two for the Parks Department and one for the Community
Center at Hutchins Street Square.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The 1990/91 budget includes funding for the
Parks Department to replace two worn-out Cushman vehicles used for
maintenance in various City parks.
Further, the Comnunity Center has budgeted for a new vehicle to be used
by the maintenance person added to the staff July 1 of this year.
With two people working in different areas of the ten -acre site this
vehicle will facilitate maintenance activity of each person, and
provide means for hauling tools and equipment used for various projects
at the Center.
The estimated cost of this purchase, $26,000, has been budgeted in the
1990/91 Equipment Fund.
The bid opening date has been set for Wednesday, September 19, 1990.
skt.;�/Au-c-
/Jdel
E. Harris
(Archasina Officer
cc: Director, Parks & Recreation
Director, -Community Center
SPECIFICAIMS
CUSHMAN MODEL 530 "RUNABOUT"
BODY : 3 -wheel turf chassis, tow hitch, front bumper,
light switch, horn, ammeter, hand throttle.
BRAKE, SERVICE Heavy-duty hydraulic on rear wheels. Braking
mechanism protected from sand, dirt, water.
BRAKE, PARKING : Foot -engaged disc -type brake on drive shaft.
COLOR: Two-tone green.
DIlVIMMS : Ground clearance:
4.6"
Overall height:
46.5" to top of
steering wheel
Overall length:
98.7'
Owra ll wi.:ith :
55"
Outside clearance
circle: 17,
Weight :
975 lbs.
Wheel base:
78"
Wheel tread, Rear:
46"
E FC RU( L SYSTEM- Charging:
Heavy -du 37 amp alternator;
Lights:
Two sealed -beam headlights ,
Combination stop/taillight;
Starting:
12 -volt gear -drive starting
motor;
Wring :
Wiring harness with abrasion -
resistant loom; multiple plug-
in connectors for accessories.
FRAME: Heavy-duty carbon
steel channel frame with fr o n t
bumper.
PERFORMANCE : Rated capacity:
1,900 lbs.
Speed (max):
22.5 mph
POWER: Engine: 22 HP OMC die-cast aluminum;
Two horizontally opposed cylinders with
cast iron liners;
Air-cooled; 4 -cycle.
CLUTCH: 6.5" Commercial.
TRANSMISSION:
H-shift pattern; 3-speed forward and 1 reverse;
Synchromesh in second and high.
AUXILIARY
TRANSMISSION:
Lever-engaged 2: 1 reducing auxiliary.
DIF°'ERENTIAL:
Worm gear with 8.2:1 axle ratio.
SEAT:
Two-passenger, vinyl-clad seat with backrest and
hip restraints/hand holds.
STEERING:
Wheel-type.
SUSPENSION:
Front: Leading-link type supported by two tension
springs; front shock
absorbers.
Rear: Two multiple leaf-type springs and shock
absorbers.
1IRES:
Front: 18-8.00 x 5, 4-ply turf rib;
Rear: 18-9.50 x 8, 6-ply turf tread.
DEALERRqSTALLED
ACCESSORIES :
Mirror set; turn signals; hour meter.
ATLACFAENIS
REQUIRING OPTIONAL
LTYE HYDRAULICS:
VELIICLE #1:
Flatbed and flatbed sides with tailgate;
Flatbed box dumping with tailgate release;
Groomer/leveler Model 600, including
groomer-leveler, scarifier (ripper), drag bar,
mountin& bracket for truckster, boom kit &
hydraulic kit which includes all hydraulic
accessories .
VfHCLE #2: Flatbed and flatbed sides with tailgate;
VELIICLE #3_ Flatbed and flatbed sides with tailgate;
Flatbed box dumping with .taiIgate release.