HomeMy WebLinkAbout4142RESOLUTION NO. 4 1 4 2
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO INITIATE A
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THERMO KING
NORTHWEST FOR GOLF CARTS FOR THE
AUBURN GOLF COURSE
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn will be assuming all aspects of the
operations of the Auburn Golf Course on approximately January 21, 2007; and
WHEREAS, it is known that an average of twenty-five percent (25%) of
golfers rent carts, the City of Auburn will provide golf course participants with
the option of renting carts as a good business practice; and
WHEREAS, the rental of this equipment will generate a revenue
estimated to be in excess of $150,000 in a 12-month period; and
WHEREAS, after considerable research, it is deemed best to lease this
equipment; and
WHEREAS, the research shows that the product and price offered by
Thermo King Northwest is superior and best suited for the Auburn Golf Course
and its operation,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN,
WASHINGTON, IN A REGULAR MEETING DULY ASSEMBLED, HEREWITH
RESOLVES as follows:
Section 1. The Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Auburn are
herewith authorized to enter into a lease agreement with Thermo King
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January 5, 2007
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Northwest of Kent, Washington for the lease of the Club Car Precedent golf
carts, not to exceed fifty-four (54) in number.
Section 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such
administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directives of
this legislation.
Section 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect upon
passage and signatures hereon.
DATED this I~~ day of January, 2007.
CITY OF AUBURN
.~
PE R B. LEWIS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Danielle E. Daskam,
City Clerk
APP VE TO FORM:
Daniel B. id,
City Attorney
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January 5, 2007
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Comparison Discoveries between Yamaha and Club Car (Precedent) as noted
by 6 golfers on December 6t", who used each cart for 6 holes. The Clubcar
DS was also tested but was an earlier model.
Features Yamaha Club Car Precedent
Sus ension Noticeabl Ti hter
uietness Noticeabl uieter
Brakes Better: when applying brakes on
down hill slopes it does not spin
out as much; the self braking was
more impressive on steeper
slopes
Riding Quality Smoother Ride; may be due to
difFerence in tires
Comfort More Leg room; more
comfortable for larger people;
drink holder in a better lace
Bum er Skirt Doesn't have Feature Standard
Cost Difference $1 more er month
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