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Largo approves purchase of smaller rear‑loader collection vehicle for narrow streets and storm cleanup
Summary
The commission authorized purchase of a smaller rear‑loader solid waste truck (non‑CDL) using a Sourcewell contract for an estimated $199,420 to improve efficiency, safety and access in tight streets and for post‑storm debris pickup; staff said similar units are used by nearby cities.
The Largo City Commission authorized the Department of Public Works to purchase one smaller rear‑loader collection vehicle for the Solid Waste Division, using Sourcewell contract No. 110223‑CRB from vendor Municipal Equipment, at an estimated cost of $199,420. The purchase was approved by motion and passed unanimously.
Staff told the commission the vehicle will replace a lift‑gate stake‑bed truck and allow crews to compact material and keep debris from blowing out of the bed, to operate on streets and cul‑de‑sacs too narrow for the city’s conventional automated collection vehicles, and to provide a non‑CDL platform to expand the candidate pool for collection operators. Staff said similar vehicles are used by neighboring jurisdictions such as St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Dunedin.
Commissioners asked about maintenance and parts; staff said the vehicle is from the same manufacturers the city uses and that fleet maintenance costs were budgeted in the appropriate operating line items. Commissioners also discussed the operational benefit for post‑storm cleanup (picking up bagged debris that larger trucks cannot service easily). Commissioner Louser noted the purchase is a capital need driven by evolving development patterns and urged that future high‑density approvals consider equipment needs in permitting.
The motion on the record was: “Authorize purchase of one rear loader for the Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division from Municipal Equipment in accordance with Sourcewell contract number 110223‑CRB in the estimated amount of $199,420.” The motion passed with all commissioners voting in favor.
Speakers listed below appeared in the solid waste item discussion.
