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Committee approves purchase of paving and pothole equipment from 7¢ gas tax fund
Summary
Committee approved purchasing a patching truck, mini dump truck and compact track loader using accumulated 7¢ gas tax funds; makers cited expected tariff increases as reason to order now. Total cost figures were presented during the meeting and approved by voice vote.
The finance committee on July 21 approved buying new equipment for pothole patching and paving using the city’s 7¢ gas tax fund.
Public Works presenter Mr. Squires and staff member Berkeley explained the package: a patching truck to reduce multiple trips per load, a mini dump truck, and a compact track loader for patch prep. Squires said the equipment will let crews do more work in-house and reduce reliance on subcontractors. He also told the committee that anticipated tariff-driven price increases for heavy equipment after September provided an incentive to order now.
Quantities and dollar figures were presented verbally during the meeting: a patching truck listed at $271,600; a dump truck figure read as approximately $134,817; a compact track loader amount was spoken but unclear in the record; the presenter read a total near $482,915.37. Committee discussion clarified the purchases will be funded from the 7¢ state gas-tax fund balance built up over time; officials said this fund explicitly permits purchasing equipment for paving and related work. Councilor Brandt moved approval; Councilor Harden seconded. The motion passed 3-0.
Action: Committee approved the equipment purchases; staff will proceed with orders and procurement steps under the 7¢ fund authorization.
