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Council moves to place $504,000 public‑works equipment purchases on Oct. 7 agenda; budget reduced from $640,000

5841542 · September 17, 2025
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City staff said they will seek council action Oct. 7 to approve purchase orders for heavy equipment paid from the Equipment Maintenance & Revolving (EMR) fund. Public Works reported the planned award total is $504,000—$136,000 below the 2025 budgeted amount of $640,000.

Public Works staff told the council on Sept. 16 they will request authorization at the Oct. 7 meeting to sign purchase orders for a backhoe, crack‑sealing machine and a hook‑lift truck with accessories. Assistant/Director Aaron Hicks said the three pieces were budgeted at $640,000 in the 2025 budget but that negotiated state‑contract pricing…

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