Council debates whether delaying replacement risks winter‑service failures
Members debated the operational risk of delaying the replacement—if the 2007 truck fails during winter, residents’ travel and safety could be affected—versus cost savings from delaying and potential increased purchase price if ordered later.
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Council members weighed the operational risk of delaying replacement against budgetary savings. Several councillors and staff noted that pushing the purchase to a later bond cycle could save money but raised the prospect that the 2007 truck could break down during a severe winter, leaving the city short of reliable plow capacity.
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