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Purchase of New Tractor for Ocala International Airport

Original title: Utilization of State of Florida cooperative purchasing agreement with Deere & Company for the purchase of a tractor with attachments for Ocala International Airport in the amount of $115,688

Record date · April 21, 2026

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What This Bill Does

The Ocala City Council is considering the purchase of a new tractor and attachments for the Ocala International Airport. The equipment will be acquired through an existing State of Florida with Deere & Company for a total cost of $115,688.

Why it matters

The city is spending $115,688 in public funds to acquire maintenance equipment for the Ocala International Airport.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Ocala International Airport

The airport will receive new maintenance equipment.

Directly affected

Deere & Company

The company will receive $115,688 in exchange for the tractor and attachments.

Indirectly affected

Ocala taxpayers

City funds are being utilized to cover the $115,688 purchase price.

Key Facts

  • The City of Ocala is purchasing a tractor with attachments for the Ocala International Airport.
  • The total cost of the purchase is $115,688.
  • The purchase is being made through a State of Florida cooperative purchasing agreement.
  • The vendor for the equipment is Deere & Company.
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  • The item was introduced on April 2, 2026.
  • The file reference number for this transaction is 2026-1097.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the city using a cooperative purchasing agreement?
s allow local governments to buy goods and services at prices already negotiated by the state, often saving time and administrative costs.
What is the total cost of the tractor?
The total cost for the tractor and its attachments is $115,688.

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