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<br /> <br /> <br />REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION <br /> <br />ITEM DESCRIPTION: CONSIDER AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE CARDIO <br />EQUIPMENT FOR NEW BRIGHTON COMMUNITY CENTER <br /> <br />DEPARTMENT HEAD’S APPROVAL: Jason Hicks, Acting Director of Parks and <br />Recreation <br />CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: <br /> <br /> <br />No comments to supplement this report _______ Comments attached ______ <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br /> <br />Authorize staff to purchase equipment from Life Fitness to replace four treadmills at NBCC. This <br />purchase would be made through the National Joint Powers Agreement (NJPA) purchasing <br />cooperative. the total purchase would be $$25,172.33 and includes standard warranty, shipping <br />and assembly. <br /> <br />Legislative History: <br /> <br />December 13, 2016 – Council adopted the 2017 Budget which included $32,400 in the Non-Fleet <br />Replacement Program to replace the treadmill equipment. <br /> <br />Financial Impact: <br /> <br />A total of four treadmills would be purchased from Life Fitness through NJPA for a total of <br />$25,172.33. The purchase includes the trade in value of $1,400, a standard warranty, shipping <br />and assembly. <br /> <br />Explanation: <br /> <br />The NBCC opened in 1994 and includes a fitness center for individuals to strive to live a healthy <br />lifestyle. There are currently 1,530 members that the Parks and Recreation collects monthly or <br />annual dues to utilize the fitness center. Members of NBCC use strength training equipment, <br />cardio equipment and have the option to join group exercise classes or utilize personal training <br />services. The fitness center includes different cardio machines such as treadmills, elipticals, <br />recumbent bicycles, upright bicycles, spin bicycles, recumbent steppers and a rowing machine. <br />Each type of equipment allows for a different type of exercise and can be used by different parts <br />of the population from beginners to those that are looking for more advanced type of exercise. <br />AGENDA SECTION: Consent <br />REPORT DATE: August 3, 2017 <br />MEETING DATE: August 8, 2017