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Council approves purchase of crane service truck for utilities to speed pump and hydrant work
Summary
Council approved buying a crane service body truck (buy‑board purchase) for up to $165,730 to help utility crews lift pumps, motors and hydrant assemblies; staff said the truck’s crane reaches 30 feet with a 1,565‑pound full‑reach capacity and is expected to reduce annual contractor costs.
The Manor City Council approved the purchase of a crane service body truck for the utilities department at a buy‑board price not to exceed $165,730.
Utility staff described the truck as useful for routine and emergency lifts: removing lift‑station pumps (800–1,000 pounds per pump), handling fire‑hydrant assemblies (600–700 pounds), 16‑inch gate valves (~900 pounds) and joints of ductile‑iron pipe…
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