Approving an Agreement and Board of Commissioners for a Bulldozer

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THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this %3 day of U�crMC3�/2 , 1971 , by and between the Civil City of South Bend, acting through its Board of Public Works and Safety, here- inafter referred to as "City ", and St. Joseph County, Indiana, acting through its Board of Commissioners, hereinafter referred to as "County", WITNESSETH THAT: Whereas, City for some years has been operating a sani- tary landfill operation which it now intends to discontinue; and Whereas, included among the equipment used by City in the operation of its sanitary landfill is one Caterpillar D 7 Ser- ies E Bulldozer, Serial No. SIN 48A2485, with "U" shaped blade and all weather cab, which Bulldozer is no longer needed by City, and which has been appraised by an independent appraiser at a value of $20,000; and, Whereas, County is now operating a sanitary landfill and needs a bulldozer of this type for use in the operation of same; and, Whereas, the City is presently using the County's land- fill and will continue to use same for the indefinite future for the disposition of garbage and other refuse collected by City; and Whereas, City pays County for such services at the same rates charged by County to other customers, NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, and the mutual agreements hereinafter contained, it is now agreed by and between the parties hereto, as follows: 1. City agrees to sell and County agrees to buy the above described bulldozer for the sum of $20,000.00. 2. County shall pay for said bulldozer by allowing City a credit of $20,000 to be applied to City's bill for use of County's landfill.