HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 5, 1997 (79). CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Purchase of Interpretive Tour Boat ($17,264.16)
MEETING DATE: November 5, 1997
PREPARED BY: Parks and Recreation Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That City Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing the purchase
of the above item from Bohner Boat and Marine Incorporated of Madera,
in the amount of $17,264.16 and appropriate funds in accordance with the
recommendation below.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Parks and Recreation Department submitted a grant request to
General Mills Incorporated to fund a new interpretive safari boat
that would be used to enhance our river interpretive programs.
That grant, in the amount of $50,000, earmarked $18,000 to
purchase the boat with the remaining balance ($32,000) to go toward a new children's wading pool.
Staff submitted a request for bid submittals to the following companies:
Bidder Location Bid
Bohner Boat and Marine Inc. Madera $17,264.16
Marine Boats Lodi $17,439.73
Brothers Boats Sacramento $18,513.25
Bohner Boat and Marine was not only the lowest bidder, but also included a mooring cover. Bids
included trailer and all taxes, permits and licenses.
FUNDING: General Mills Grant $18,000.00
Funding Available: v
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Ron Williamson, Parks and Recreation Director
Prepared by: Dwight Dauber, Parks Superintendent
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Attachment
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Finance Director
APPROVED:
H. Di on Flynn -- City Manager
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INTERPRETIVE RIVER I30A'I•
PROJECT 1
CHILDREN'S PLAY POOL
$85,900
FUNDING: GENERAL MILLS $32,000(Requested)
CITY OF LODI (CDBG) $45,000
CITY OF LODI (CIP) $ 8,900
This project will replace a forty(40) plus year old wading pool that is inoperable due to its
inability to meet health district requirements for water quality and handicap accessibility.
PROJECT 2
INTERPRETIVE RIVER BOAT/
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE DOCK
AND FISHING PIER
$76,$20
FUNDING: GENERAL MILLS $18,000 (Requested)
CITY OF LODI (CDBG) $509000
CITY OF LODI (CIP) $ 82520
This project (purchase of boat) will allow our department to offer river interpretive tours to all
age groups as part of our environmental education programs offered at the lake in conjunction
with our discovery center and 58 acre nature area.
RESOLUTION NO. 97-180
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING
THE PURCHASE OF A TOUR BOAT FOR THE PARKS &
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Lodi Municipal Code, Section 3.20.070, authorizes dispensing with bids for
purchases of supplies, services or equipment when it is in the best interests of the City to do so; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department a grant request to General Mills
Incorporated to fund a new interpretive safari boat that would be used to enhance the City of Lodi's
river interpretive programs; and
WHEREAS, the grant from General Mills Incorporated was in the amount of $50,000, of
which $18,000 is earmarked for the purchase of the Tour Boat and the remaining $32,000 is to be
used for the new children's wading pool; and
WHEREAS, Parks and Recreation staff requested informal bid submittals for the tour boat
as shown below:
Bidder Location Bid
Bohner Boat and Marine Inc. Madera $17,264.16
Marine Boats Lodi $17,439.73
Brothers Boats Sacramento $18,513.25
WHEREAS, staff recommends purchasing the tour boat from Bohner Boat and Marine
Incorporated of Madera, California.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lodi City Council hereby approves the
purchase of the tour boat from Bohner Boat and Marine Incorporated of Madera, California, in the
amount of f$17,264.16.
Dated: November 5, 1997
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 97-180 was passed and adopted by the City Council of
the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held November 5, 1997, by the following vote:
AYES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS — Land, Mann, Sieglock, Warner and Pennino
(Mayor)
NOES:
COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL MEMBERS - None
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ALICE M. REIMCHE
City Clerk
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