Trustees approve purchase of skid loader using motor grader budget surplus
Summary
Trustees approved purchase of a new skid loader for maintenance and parks use, funding the equipment from surplus generated when a separately bid motor grader came in under budget.
The Carbondale Board of Trustees approved purchasing a skid loader for the town fleet after staff said a low bid for a separately budgeted motor grader left surplus funds available.
Town public works staff presented three quotes for the skid loader; the lowest quote did not meet specifications, so staff recommended awarding to the next-lowest bidder that met requirements. The purchase was not included in the 2025 budget but staff said the motor grader bid came in under the budgeted amount and left roughly $93,000 on that line, which could be applied to the new purchase.
Trustee Erica moved to approve buying the skid loader from Wagner Equipment; Trustee Jess seconded and the motion carried by voice vote.
Trustees said the purchase adds operational value across departments (streets, utilities, parks) and noted it was unusual and positive to have an unplanned budget surplus from another equipment procurement.
Ending: Staff will proceed with the equipment purchase and add the skid loader to the town fleet inventory.
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