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Council hears public-works updates: garbage truck issues, alleys, hydrant flushing and equipment needs
Summary
City staff reported ongoing hydrant flushing, two side-loader garbage trucks needing major repairs, and resident requests to buy or abandon small city-owned parcels and alleys; council discussed short-term rental or contractor options for garbage collection and directed staff to investigate property sales and alley abandonment procedures.
City public-works staff updated the Perry City Council July 22 on equipment problems, service impacts and several property-control issues and asked council direction on short-term solutions. Public-works director Andrew (transcript: Andrew) reported two side-loader garbage trucks were experiencing major mechanical problems—one needing a new engine (estimated at about $56,000) and the other in shop with transmission issues (about $20,000). Staff said the department is using a rear loader and borrowing a truck as available…
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