Council approves $36,500 demo leaf vacuum for golf course
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Council approved replacing a 35-year-old leaf vacuum with a demo Smithco Sweep Star unit for $36,500, funded from the golf course Pro Shop account; staff said the unit has 4–6 hours and represents a lower cost than a new machine (~$42,000).
Roosevelt City Council approved purchase of a used/demo Smithco Sweep Star B62 unit to replace a 35-year-old leaf vacuum used by golf course crews. Parks staff said the unit has minimal hours (about 4–6), is available for $36,500 and would reduce maintenance reliance on older PTO-driven equipment.
Staff explained the replacement will improve reliability (the demo unit can be pulled behind a gator or truck rather than relying solely on a tractor) and said funding is available in the golf course Pro Shop account. A staff member noted the new-state contract price for a new unit is about $42,000; the demo price represents a savings. Council confirmed procurement policy steps had been followed (multiple quotes were reviewed) and approved the purchase by voice vote.
The unit was described as available from Tucson, Arizona, with expedited shipping offered by the seller. Council asked about delivery timing and warranty expectations; staff said the vendor would expedite delivery once approved and that the demo unit offered value relative to a new-state-contract purchase price.