Committee backs including street sweeper lease in 2026 purchase program
Feb 24, 2026
Feb 24, 2026
The streets committee recommended adding a $425,000 street sweeper to the 2026 purchase program via a five‑year lease‑to‑own, citing lower rental costs, improved stormwater management (MS4) and long‑term value.
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Staff proposed acquiring a street sweeper using a five‑year lease (budgeted at about $425,000) and argued it would reduce rental expenses and improve stormwater cleanup and MS4 compliance. Staff said the typical rental expense is about $12,000 per sweep and ownership would enable more frequent sweeping across the city.
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