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Commission approves lease financing for four new dump trucks to replace aging fleet

5936326 · April 2, 2025
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Summary

Facing multiple breakdowns during a recent snowstorm, commissioners approved a six‑year lease for four single‑axle dump trucks (with plows and spreaders) to replace 1990s vehicles. The annual payment is approximately $153,398; funding will come from street, water and wastewater budgets.

The Fort Scott City Commission approved a lease‑purchase for four new single‑axle dump trucks, voting to accept a six‑year financing option with an annual payment of $153,397.60.

Public works staff explained the move followed a string of breakdowns during a recent snow event that left crews with only one working truck at one point. Tom (public works operations) told commissioners two…

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