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Council approves purchase of three public‑works pickup trucks from state contract, 4–1

5404145 · July 16, 2025

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Summary

The council authorized spending $161,757 to buy three Ford F-250 crew-cab trucks for the public-works fleet from the state contract; vote was 4–1. Staff said the city fleet totals 41 vehicles and some units being retired date to 1997–2002.

The Highland City Council approved purchase of three 2025 Ford F-250 crew‑cab trucks off the state contract for $53,009.19 each (total $161,757) on July 15. Councilmembers Ronald (Ron) moved the purchase and councilmember Doug seconded; the motion passed 4–1.

Public Works staff said the trucks will replace aging fleet vehicles and that older pickups are typically cascaded to other divisions (parts/maintenance) before surplus sale. Finance and fleet staff briefly reviewed the city’s inventory: Highland operates 41 vehicles and the oldest units listed were model years 1997, 1998 and 2002. Staff told council they plan a more structured replacement schedule in the future so the city can retire vehicles before they lose most of their resale value.

The council added a technical amendment: purchases to be made from the state cooperative contract. The motion passed with one dissenting vote.