The City Council approved a resolution authorizing purchase of a replacement digger-derrick truck for the electrical division, not to exceed the budgeted amount of $164,000.

Chris Linville, superintendent of fleet operations, said staff sought a newer low-mileage, low-hour used truck to save money and address parts-availability issues for the city’s current 25-year-old unit. “Some manufacturers…have available parts for 10 years or so. We’re way past that threshold,” Linville said, noting parts are becoming harder to source for the older vehicle.

Council members thanked staff for pursuing the used-equipment route to save costs. Alderwoman Bate moved the motion; Alderman Jonathan Nunez seconded. The motion passed by voice vote, recorded as 4-0 in favor.

Staff said the replacement will improve maintenance reliability and reduce downtime associated with aging equipment; no additional details about the vendor or delivery schedule were provided in the meeting.