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Munhall finance update: $700,000 general fund balance, truck repair, used public-works vehicle proposed
Summary
Finance committee reported roughly $700,000 in the general fund, discussed reimbursable charging-station costs, a $17 repair on an older truck and a proposed $42,000 purchase of a new public-works vehicle to replace aging equipment.
Munhall’s finance committee reported a general-fund balance of about $700,000 at the March 11 workshop and reviewed early-year expenditures and near-term equipment needs, including reimbursements for a charging facility and proposed replacement of an aging public-works vehicle.
A council member said the borough has approximately $700,000 in the general fund and expects to rely on incoming tax revenue in April–May to maintain operations through the spring. The finance update noted early-year expenditures that are expected to be reimbursed by county and state funds, including costs for a charging facility for electric-powered trucks.
Councilors discussed maintenance on a 16-year-old plow truck that has an external leak in the head. The mechanic recommended a low-cost sealant rather than a major repair; council members said a roughly $17 interim fix was used and recommended not investing major funds in the aging vehicle. The truck remains in service for plowing.
Separately, staff and council discussed a proposed purchase of a Ford F-350 (public-works vehicle) listed at approximately $42,000 (the packet noted trade price and warranty). The vehicle was not paid for at the workshop, and members said they would vote on the purchase at a future meeting; financing options were discussed as alternatives to an outright cash purchase.
Councilors also said they attempted to apply for a Relight grant for a light at 20 Second Avenue but discovered the borough had not registered traffic lights with PennDOT, a new requirement over roughly the last five years; as a result the borough is not currently eligible for that grant but may pursue discretionary funds from a county contact for an estimated $30,000 repair.
No motions were passed at the workshop; councilors directed staff to obtain final vehicle pricing and camera/lighting cost estimates for a future vote.
