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Ferndale council approves two sweeper purchases to improve bike lanes, parking structure maintenance

5726508 · August 26, 2025
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Council approved purchase of a Multihog mini sweeper for $183,995 and an Elgin Pelican replacement sweeper for $322,500, citing improved bike-lane maintenance, parking-structure cleaning and long-term pavement preservation.

The Ferndale City Council on Monday approved two purchases aimed at modernizing the city—s street- and sidewalk-sweeping fleet.

The council authorized buying a Multihog CV350 mini sweeper from Brown Equipment Company for up to $183,995 and a replacement Elgin Pelican street sweeper from McQueen for $322,500. Both votes were unanimous.

DPW staff said the mini sweeper will access narrow bike lanes, sidewalks, park paths and the downtown parking structure where the city—s…

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