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Board approves purchase of new leaf collector and Ventrac tractor for street department
Summary
The Board of Works approved purchases of a $143,981.40 leaf collector and a $46,168.80 Ventrac tractor intended to support leaf collection, levee mowing and other field operations; staff said funds are available and contracts are from Sourcewell procurement.
The Martinsville Board of Works approved two street-department equipment purchases on July 14: a leaf collector for $143,981.40 and a Ventrac tractor for $46,168.80.
Public works staff said the city’s existing leaf collection equipment is worn out after more than 25 years of service and the newer steel unit has ongoing mechanical failures. The proposed new leaf collector, a tandem-axle machine with a 75‑horsepower diesel engine and a 24,000‑pound capacity, was offered through a Sourcewell contract and staff said money is available in the department budget. “It will hold 24,000 pounds of leaves,” the presenter said, noting the city will retain the better of the older units as a backup.
The council approved the Ventrac tractor purchase for levee mowing and other uses; staff said the machine is stable for steep levee slopes, has a 96‑inch cutting width and an optional canopy kit for worker protection. The Ventrac was also procured through Sourcewell, and staff noted the vehicle has modular attachments that could be used for duties such as brush cutting or snow removal.
Both purchases were approved by motion, second and vote. Staff said the equipment will be stored at the levee-area building but noted ongoing review of site security for that storage location.
