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Streets & Sanitation committee approves purchase of new rear axle for city backhoe
Summary
Public works staff told the committee a remanufactured axle may be unavailable and the committee approved buying a new rear axle immediately to return the backhoe to service.
The McMinnville Streets & Sanitation Committee approved a purchase to replace the rear axle on a city backhoe after staff described repeated breakdowns and limited remanufactured parts availability.
Frank (public works staff) told the committee the remanufactured rear axle quoted at about $12,105 had an unknown delivery date; a brand-new axle was available immediately at a price of $16,812.90. The committee voted to authorize the immediate purchase of the new axle so the backhoe could return to service.
Frank said funding is available in the public-works budget line that covers the repair. The motion to purchase the new axle carried on a committee voice vote.
Ending: The committee adjourned after approving the purchase; staff said they will proceed to complete the repair and return the vehicle to operation.
