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Approval to Purchase MowerMax Long Arm Mower

Original title: AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE UNDER FLORIDA SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION CONTRACT FSA23-EQU21.0 - MowerMax Prime Mover Long Arm Mower

May 22, 2025

procurement public works equipment purchase city budget

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The Frame

What this does

The city is authorizing the expenditure of public funds to acquire specialized mowing equipment for municipal maintenance operations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

City Public Works Department

This department will receive and operate the new mowing equipment.

City Taxpayers

City funds are being utilized to pay for the equipment purchase.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 22, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council is considering the purchase of a MowerMax Prime Mover Long Arm Mower. The purchase is being made through an existing contract managed by the Florida Sheriff's Association.

Key Facts

The City Council is authorizing the purchase of a MowerMax Prime Mover Long Arm Mower.
The purchase is being executed under the Florida Sheriff's Association contract number FSA23-EQU21.0.
The item is currently listed on the City Council's Consent Agenda.
The file number associated with this request is 25-2925.
The document was introduced on April 30, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the city using a Sheriff's Association contract?

Local governments often use pre-negotiated contracts established by larger agencies like the Florida Sheriff's Association to streamline procurement and leverage bulk pricing.

What is a Consent Agenda?

A is a portion of a meeting agenda where routine or non-controversial items are approved in a single vote without individual discussion.

Why It Matters

The city is authorizing the expenditure of public funds to acquire specialized mowing equipment for municipal maintenance operations.

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Use of Cooperative Purchasing

The city is utilizing a state-level cooperative purchasing agreement (FSA) to bypass individual bidding processes for this equipment.

Florida Sheriff's Association

Connected Entities

otherMowerMax Prime Mover Long Arm Mower“The specific piece of equipment being purchased.”Map →

organizationCity Council“The governing body authorizing the purchase.”Map →

organizationFlorida Sheriff's Association“The entity that holds the master contract (FSA23-EQU21.0) used for this purchase”Map →

other25-2925“The file number for this legislative item.”Map →

Sources

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