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Orting council approves $440,312 street sweeper after chassis cost added
Summary
The Orting City Council on April 30 authorized the purchase of a new street sweeper from Owen Equipment for $440,312.20 after members said an omitted chassis drove the price above the budgeted amount; part of the cost is expected to be reimbursed by the Flood Control Zone District Opportunity Fund.
The Orting City Council on April 30 authorized the purchase of a new street sweeper from Owen Equipment for an amount not to exceed $440,312.20.
The purchase, advanced by Councilmember Hogan and seconded by Councilmember Moore, passed by voice vote during the council’s regular meeting. Council members said the increase from earlier budget estimates was driven by the need to add a vehicle chassis that had not been included in the original bid.
The move matters because the sweeper is intended to support routine street maintenance and flood-control needs. Councilmember Hogan said the corrected procurement amount during the meeting: "The real number is $440,312.20." Public works staff said the…
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