FIN 2021-10-25 Item 1A - Purchase - 2021 Golf Course Capital

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2021 - 2022 Biennial Budget city of Tukwila, Washington • Continue to employ player engagement through marketing and clinics. Strategic Goals 2, 3, & 4. PROS Plan Goals 2, 3, 4, & 5. • Reduce chemical and fertilizer expenditures through turf management and watering practices. Strategic Goal 4 & 5. PROS Plan Goals 4 & 5. 2021-2022 Indicators of Success • Maintain rounds of play above 46,000 per year. • Attract new customers. • Improved satisfaction with equipment. • Better drainage on course, reduced soft spots, and healthier turf. • Increased use of carts on course (not regulated to cart path only) during shoulder months. Cart Replacement Program To provide a consistent and quality golfing experience for the customer, Foster Golf Links has included funding in the budget for the purchase of EZGO golf carts. The purchase of EZGO golf carts supports the cart replacement program which was restarted in 2019. The program ensures the service lives of our aging fleet of carts does not exceed 9 years and reduces excessive maintenance cost. The budget includes EZGO cart purchases as follows: Year Equipment Price 2021 17 EZGO Carts $80,000 2022 8 EZGO Carts $40,000 As part of the purchase in 2021, 19 of the oldest carts will be traded -in and 7 carts in 2022. Fleet Program (Maintenance Equipment) In 2020 Foster Golf Links maintenance assumed responsibility for the management of fleet program to allow for replacement of equipment on an as needed basis via a one in one out methodology. Equipment is evaluated annually for life expectancy based on condition and need for repairs. The fleet plan is a sustainable plan and allows for the following: Year Equipment Price 2021. Rough Mower $80,000 2021 Reel Grinder $54,000 2021 BedKnife Grinder $31,000 2021 Aerator $25,000 2021 Tractor and Backhoe $44,000 2022 Fairway Mower $65,000 2022 Utility Cart $12,000 2022 Blower $10,000 Total $321,000 310 4