Public Works committee approves purchase of six heavy-vehicle lifts
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Summary
Public Works authorized buying six portable heavy-vehicle lifts (replacements for 1997-era lifts) via Sourcewell cooperative from SLE Technologies at up to $94,000; committee cited equipment age, annual inspection notes and upcoming space-needs study as context for timing.
The Public Works and Utilities Committee authorized purchase of six portable heavy-vehicle lifts via a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract from SLE Technologies (formerly Safety Lane Automotive Equipment) for an amount not to exceed $94,000.
Staff told the committee July 21 that the existing lifts were originally purchased in 1997, undergo annual certification and inspection, and that the most recent inspector recommended replacement though they had passed inspection. The committee learned staff had included the lifts in the 2026 capital improvement plan but pursued earlier replacement after additional needs and site considerations arose: the village is replacing spill buckets at the fuel island (required in 2028) and is pursuing a property acquisition and a space-needs study for fleet services that could affect future fuel-island placement.
Public Works staff said the lifts service vehicles with dual axles including fire apparatus, the Vactor truck and tandem-axle dump trucks. Trustees approved the purchase by voice vote.
Why it matters: The lifts support maintenance for large municipal vehicles and apparatus; staff balanced replacement timing against budget, future facility plans and new regulatory equipment requirements for the fuel island.
