Okaloosa County BOCC — February 3, 2015 — Memo from Baker Recreation requesting larger tractor and for additional costs

James l-’_uckett From: ckranch6@gmail.com Sent: Sunday, January 18, 2015 8:15 PM To: James Puckett Ce: Mark Todd; trossfarm@embargmail.com Subject: January 17, 2015 January 17, 2015 James Puckett Parks Operations Manager 1759 S Ferdon Blvd Crestview, FL 32536 Dear James, Baker Area Recreation Association, Inc. (BARA) has requested an updated utility tractor and was informed the current year budget included a 40 hp tractor that included a front end loader. BARA board reviewed the needs and the use of this tractor and determined that a 5@hp tractor would better serve our needs. A 56hp tractor with its overall weight will handle the front end loader attachment more effectively than the smaller 40 hp tractor. The current tractor in use at the Baker Facility is a 65 hp tractor which is 20 plus years old and is used daily to drag and condition the arena footing. A 5@ hp tractor could fill in when the existing tractor is down and needs repair. BARA feels a 40 hp tractor would not serve the needs of the facility without over working the equipment and shortening the life of the tractor. BARA will cover the difference between the budgeted amount and actual cost of a 50 hp tractor if needed. BARA respectfully requests a 50 hp tractor for the Baker recreation facility. Mark Todd President BARA Sent from my iPad