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Council approves purchases: material lift and 2026 gravel-loading truck for Streets Division
Summary
Council approved procurement of a lift truck through cooperative purchasing and authorized purchase of a 2026 PacMat KB-20 gravel-loading truck for the Public Works Streets Division for $225,624, funded by a 2023 contract line item.
The Statesboro mayor and city council on Aug. 5 approved purchases for Public Works equipment, including a materials-handling lift truck under a corporate purchasing contract and a 2026 PacMat KB-20 gravel-loading truck for the Streets Division priced at $225,624.
Staff recommended buying the lift truck through the cooperative purchasing contract; funding and vendor details were discussed briefly in the meeting. For the Streets Division, staff said the 2026 PacMat KB-20 gravel-loading truck is available from the vendor listed in the transcript and that the purchase is funded by a line in the 2023 budget/contract.
Mr. Finn, staff member, commented on rising equipment costs and said older vehicles once purchased for much less now cost substantially more; he and staff recommended approval. Council approved the purchases by voice vote.
The transcript does not include detailed technical specifications beyond the model and price for the gravel truck nor a roll-call vote tally. Staff indicated the equipment is necessary for routine streets operations and to maintain service levels.
