Council declines proposed preventative-maintenance contract for town generators
After reviewing quotes and contract terms for generator preventative maintenance from Laughlin Equipment Company (about $3,000 per unit cited), the council moved to take no action so staff can explore alternatives including a possible FEMA-funded replacement in 2027.
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Council members debated whether to accept a preventative-maintenance proposal from Laughlin Equipment Company for three generators after staff noted inconsistencies in the quote and contract terms. One council member summarized the cost concern: "this was about $3,000 each." The discussion also noted the possibility that one generator could be replaced in 2027 using remaining FEMA funds, making ongoing preventative contracts potentially redundant.
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