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Parish departments seek dozens of vehicle and equipment replacements; council asks for longer-term fleet plan
Summary
Multiple departments requested vehicle and equipment replacements in the 2026 budget cycle, including dump trucks, excavators, mowers and fuel tanks. Council members asked staff for a multi-year fleet-replacement plan and utilization data.
Multiple department heads presented a series of proposed replacements for vehicles and heavy equipment in the 2026 capital requests, and council members asked for a consolidated replacement plan showing age, mileage/hours and planned timing.
What was presented: department-by-department requests Public works and fleet staff listed equipment replacements across barns including smaller dump trucks (2-yard), medium and heavy service trucks, several excavators, skid steers, 20‑ton trailers and jet-trailers for culvert cleaning. Jay (public works staff) described the logic…
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