Resolution approving the purchase of one (1) backhoe and one (1) mini-excavator for the Utilities Department from the Florida Sheriff's Association Bid 16-VEH14.0 and 16-HEH14.0, specifications 25 and 39, with options from Ring Power Corporation, 500 World Commerce Parkway, St. Augustine, FL  32092 in the amount of $173,605.  The replacement construction equipment has been budgeted by the Utilities Department and is part of the overall replacement program for the entire City fleet of vehicles and construction equipment.  Funding available in the Water & Sewer Improvement Fund.

Recommendation:  Business Enterprise Management Director recommends 

adoption of the Resolution.