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Council approves new truck chassis and dump body, tables another equipment purchase amid debate over timing and cost
Summary
Vermilion council voted to buy a new truck chassis and a dump body package for public works and tabled a third equipment purchase after debate about tariffs, timing and the city's fiscal posture. City staff said several fleet units exceed 20 years of service.
The Vermilion City Council on May 5 approved purchasing a new international truck chassis and a dump body package for the city's public-works fleet, while tabling a related outfitting purchase after debate about urgency and cost.
Service Director Tony Valeria described the city's need to replace aging equipment and said manufacturers predict engine changes in 2027 that will increase unit costs. "By 2027, all engine manufacturers for large commercial trucks will be making changes to their engines to improve emissions, which…
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