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Yucaipa council approves generator purchase after debate over new vs. used equipment
Summary
After extended debate about buying a new generator versus seeking used units to save money, the Yucaipa City Council approved the purchase contract for a generator to support the Emergency Operations Center. The motion passed 3–2.
The Yucaipa City Council approved a purchase contract for a new municipal generator after council members debated whether to continue seeking used equipment to save money.
Mayor Pro Tem Venable pressed staff to seek used units, saying the city should "scrap this and you go after some used prices and see if we can save some money on this." Venable urged the council to conserve funds for other needs such as trails and events.
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