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Council approves replacement of aging public-works equipment after staff explains need and budgeted funds
Summary
Council authorized purchase of a dump truck and backhoe to replace end-of-life vehicles, with staff confirming the purchases were budgeted and under the approved totals; council sought details about surplus and emissions rules.
The City Council approved the purchase of two pieces of public-works equipment after staff confirmed the purchases replace end-of-life vehicles and are within budget. The council voted to approve item J‑8, authorizing purchase of a dump truck and backhoe to replace a 1992 Ford dump truck and a 1995 backhoe that staff said had exceeded expected service life.
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