HomeMy WebLinkAbout15.F.2. Purchase of New Chairs for Council Chambers
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FROM: Tracy Schaefer, Assistant to the City Administrator
SUBJECT: New City Council Chamber Chairs
DATE: February 17,2004
Introduction
City Council has requested information on purchasing new chairs for the City Council
Chambers.
Background
To meet ergonomic requirements and replace the Council Chamber chairs, the Aeron
chairs that were purchased for the new police department from Herman Miller would
meet the upgrading needs of the City Council Chamber.
After contacting numerous vendors, city staff has been able to negotiate a deal with
Herman Miller to purchase each chair for $527.50 plus tax. Herman Miller is the same
company used to purchase the new police department chairs.
$527.50/chair is a significant cost savings, since these chairs are normally priced well
over $1,000 each. To outfit the council dais, 10 chairs are needed.
Budget Impact
Staff recommends purchasing the ten council chamber chairs for an amount not to exceed
$5,617.88 from the contingency account. This cost includes $527.50/chair plus sales tax.
Action Requested
Authorize the appropriate staff to purchase ten Aeron chairs from Herman Miller for an
amount not to exceed $5,617.88.
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