ADOPTED -JULY 22, 2008
Agenda Item No. 7
Introduced by the County Services and Finance Committees of the:
INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES FOR MATERIALS AND INSTALLATION OF AN IRRIGATION SYSTEM AT POTTER PARK
RESOLUTION #08-184
WHEREAS, a need was identified to irrigate designated areas throughout Potter Park, including the landscaped and shelter areas; and
WHEREAS, the Ingham County Purchasing Department solicited and received sealed bids for the installation of a pump station, water lines and irrigation heads in parking islands, picnic shelters, picnic areas and the grass area from Pennsylvania Avenue up to the Zoo entrance in accordance with Ingham County Purchasing policies; and
WHEREAS, the bids were reviewed by the Ingham County Purchasing, Facilities, and Parks Departments, and all Departments were in agreement that the low bidder met all specifications and requirements; and
WHEREAS, Lawn Sprinklers Sales, Service, and Design, Inc. submitted the lowest bid at $49,990; and
WHEREAS, the approved 2008 Capital Improvement budgeted amount is $100,000; and
WHEREAS, the Potter Park Zoo Board passed Resolution #10-08 and the Ingham County Parks & Recreation Commission passed Resolution #17-08 recommending that the Board of Commissioners enter into a contract with Lawn Sprinklers Sales, Service, and Design, Inc. for the installation of an irrigation system at Potter Park.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves entering into a contract with Lawn Sprinklers Sales, Service, and Design, Inc. for the installation of an irrigation system at Potter Park.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board Chairperson and County Clerk are hereby authorized to sign any necessary documents upon approval as to form by the County Attorney.
COUNTY SERVICES: Yeas: Nolan, De Leon, Copedge, Soule, Grebner, Severino
Nays: None Absent: None Approved 7/15/08
FINANCE: Yeas: Grebner, Hertel, Weatherwax-Grant, Celentino, Dougan
Nays: None Absent: Schor Approved 7/16/08