City of Nashua
Office of TheTreasurer
229 Main Street - Nashua, NH 03060 (603) 589-3193
Fax (603)589-3228
To: Board of Aldermen November 18, 2021
From: David G. Fredette, Treasurer'Tax Collector
Re: Purchase replacement for one (1) 2014 Toro 5910 Mower - DPW Parks & Recreation
from FY 2022 Capital Equipment Reserve Fund (CERF)
The purpose of this communication is to give additional information related to the need to replace
one (1) 2014 Toro 5910 Mower that was not listed on the FY¥2022 vehicle replacement schedule
rather than the scheduled CERF replacement of one (1) 2000 John Deer Tractor ($103,422). The
2014 Toro 5910 Mower is in need of extensive repair and requires immediate replacement.
The cost to CERF will be $137,537.19. Funds are available in CERF due to cost savings on several
items in FY 2022. The purchase of the John Deer Tractor will not be purchased this year.
Pursuant to NRO 5-127.1 D Capital Equipment Reserve Fund, which states: “During that fiscal
year, the city may purchase that equipment, or equipment that will serve the same stated purpose
as the listed equipment as long as the price does not vary by more than ten percent of the estimated
replacement value. All purchases from the Capital Equipment Reserve Fund must comply with
the city’s purchasing approval process. Any other requests to use funds from the Capital
Equipment Reserve Fund must be approved by the board of aldermen.”
I respectfully request the approval from the Board of Aldermen for the ‘purchase of a
Groundmaster 5910 (T4) from Turf Products of Enfield, CT. for the Division of Public Works
Parks & Recreation Department as requested. This vehicle will replace the 2014 Toro 5910
Mower Vehicle ID 15-542.
Ce: Mayor James W. Donchess 21-020
John Griffin, CFO/Comptroller
Lisa Fauteux, Director of Public Works
Carolyn O’Connor Finance & Administration Manager
Kelly Parkinson, Purchasing Department Manager
