Memorandum
Date: November 17, 2026
To: The Honorable Brad Rasmussen, Chair, Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Stephen Carter, Interim Public Works Director
Subject: A) Approve Budget Transfer in Budget Unit 7074 Klaus Park from 23.80 to 62.74 for FY 2026-27 by $3,814 and Authorize the Chair to sign; and B) Approve the purchase of a John Deere compact excavator from Pape Machinery; and; C) Authorize the Interim Public Works Director to sign a Purchase Order for $63,814 to Pape Machinery.
Executive Summary:
Your Board approved an appropriation of $60,000 in the FY26-27 adopted budget for a new John Deere compact Excavator to be used for the continued improvements at the future Klaus Park. A budget transfer from is necessary as the original amount requested did not include the correct amount for delivery and taxes. The funding is available from the trust proceeds for the future Klaus Park and will not affect the general fund. The purchase will be made under the government purchasing contract with Sourcewell #011723-JDC.
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: $63,814 Amount Budgeted: $60,000 Additional Requested: $3,814 Future Annual Cost: __0____
Purchasing Considerations (check all that apply): ? Not applicable
Fully Article X.- and/or Consultant Selection Policy-Compliant (describe process undertaken in “Executive Summary”)
X Section 2-38 Exemption from Competitive Bidding (rationale in “Executive Summary,” attach documentation, as needed)
? For Technology Purchases: Vetted and Supported by the Technology Governance Committee (“Yes,” if checked)
? Other (Please describe in Executive Summary)
Consistency with Vision 2028 (check all that apply): ? Not applicable
? Well-being of Residents ? Public Safety ? Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery
? Economic Development ? Infrastructure ? County Workforce
? Community Collaboration ? Business Process Efficiency ? Clear Lake
Recommended Action: A) Approv...
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