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Santa Fe’s street department eyes dump-truck purchases, EDC reimbursement and brush-removal options
Summary
Council discussed purchasing new dump trucks and other heavy equipment, potential reimbursement through the EDC for a large street project, and options for annual brush-removal services or purchasing a chipper, with quotes for hauling and chipper services presented.
The City Council reviewed street-department capital and maintenance requests on May 20, including possible purchases of dump trucks, the status of EDC reimbursement for a street project and the budgetary approach to brush removal.
Billy, representing street operations, and Rudy reviewed that the city has leases ending this year and a street improvements allocation of $200,000 included in the preliminary budget. Billy said the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) had committed $1.5 million toward a project and that street staff expected reimbursement efforts: “EDC put up 1,500,000.0 and I put up a hundred and 50,000 because we thought it was gonna be over,” he said. Staff said they had requested EDC reimburse the street department for eligible expenses.
Council and staff discussed buying two MAC dump trucks that are currently in dealer stock. Billy said a purchase could be made in the current fiscal year if the EDC reimbursement is approved; otherwise, one truck could be purchased now and another in the next fiscal year to replace older units. Staff noted warranty differences and that older vehicles are driving maintenance costs.
The council also addressed brush removal after the city’s burn practices changed. Rudy and Billy said the city may need a permanent line item for annual brush removal while evaluating whether to contract chipping services or buy a chipper. Staff reported quotes: a hauler/chipper minimum job starting around $28,000 for an 8,000-cubic-yard minimum and about $35,000 for a 10,000-cubic-yard minimum; staff estimated current usage at roughly 20,500–22,000 cubic yards in the prior period.
No formal purchase was authorized; staff said they will pursue EDC reimbursement paperwork, bring formal purchase orders to council if required and propose a clear budget line for brush removal for future meetings.
