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Princeton council approves purchases of municipal vehicles and heavy equipment
Summary
Council approved multiple purchase resolutions for vehicles and heavy equipment, including a Ford regular cab ($102,283.25), a Kenworth T480 dump truck ($277,155.95), and Kenworth compactor trucks ($598,941.18); members emphasized equipment aging and service needs.
The Princeton Mayor and Council approved several purchase contracts Tuesday to replace and upgrade municipal vehicles and heavy equipment.
Resolutions passed include: purchase of a Ford 450 regular cab vehicle and equipment from Scioka Ford for $102,283.25 (Resolution 25-186); award of a contract to Gabrielli Truck Sales for a 2025 Kenworth T480 dump truck for $277,155.95 (Resolution 25-187); and award for 2025 Kenworth T480 compactor trucks for $598,941.18 (Resolution 25-188), using cooperative purchasing contracts cited in the resolution texts.
Council discussion noted the age and condition of existing equipment. Councilmember Mia Sachs thanked recreation and public works staff for tracking vehicle condition; in council remarks she said these are “important investments in our ability to deliver vital services to our community.” Another councilmember noted heavy rust and debris in a vehicle being retired.
All three procurement resolutions were moved and seconded and approved by voice vote. The meeting record includes no public comment opposing the purchases and does not detail financing sources beyond references to cooperative purchasing contracts and state contract numbers in the resolution titles.
