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Manhattan approves $116,000 purchase of Ford F‑450 for public works
Summary
The village board approved buying a Ford F‑450 truck for $116,000 to replace an aging 2006 vehicle used in street repair and snow removal; the old truck will be sent to auction, officials said.
The Village Board of Manhattan approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of a Ford F‑450 truck for public‑works use at a cost of $116,000 and confirmed the vehicle is budgeted, officials said at the June 17 meeting.
Presenters said the new truck will be used for street repair and snow removal and will replace a high‑mileage 2006 truck that had growing repair costs. The $116,000 price covers the truck and outfitting was noted as not included in that figure; presenters said the purchase is in the current budget and there was a small buffer available.
A board member asked what would happen to the old vehicle; staff replied the village will put the old truck on the municipal auction list. Trustees voted by roll call to approve the purchase; the transcript records affirmative votes from multiple trustees and indicates the motion carried.
No amendments to the purchase were recorded in the transcript; presenters noted the village used a municipal bid process to source the purchase and that outfitting would be handled separately.
