The Board of Aldermen authorized the city administrator to purchase a Caterpillar skid steer for the city at a cost not to exceed $105,000. Staff told the board that funds for the purchase had been authorized in the amended budget and that Greene County had provided $30,000 toward equipment costs.

City staff characterized the resolution as an administrative step to finalize a purchase already reflected in the amended budget; the measure authorizes the administrator to sign purchase documents and proceed with acquisition. No additional appropriation was requested at the meeting.

The resolution passed by recorded vote. Staff said procurement would proceed in accordance with the budgeted authorization and that the county grant would reduce the net city expenditure.