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Committee reviews capital purchases: new track loader and grinder attachment, lawnmower and other equipment to expand in-house road and vegetation work
Summary
Staff told the committee they plan to buy a high-flow tracked loader with forestry and cold-planer/grinder attachments (total about $142,000), a new lawnmower ($18,000 with $5,000 down), and to use remaining capital to cover certain sewer repairs and other needs.
Kankakee City’s Environmental Services Utility committee on April 21, 2025 reviewed a package of capital purchases intended to expand the city’s in-house road repair and vegetation-control capabilities, reduce equipment rental costs and support spring and summer maintenance work.
Staff reported roughly $400,000 of capital authority remained in the FY25 budget after payments for an HVAC replacement (noted at about $110,000) and other items. Specific purchases discussed included a new lawnmower (total cost about $18,000 with a $5,000 down payment placed) and a…
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