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Public Works outlines recent fleet rebuild, staffing challenges and long street backlog; thin‑lift and chip‑seal options discussed
Summary
Public Works told the Budget Committee the city’s recent $3 million fleet rebuild reduced near‑term capital outlay requests, but staff warned that hiring, certification and street‑preservation backlogs remain costly and require ongoing investment.
Public Works staff used the budget discussion to explain recent changes in vehicle spending, workforce training and candidate pavement treatments as the city addresses a multi‑million‑dollar street backlog.
Operations staff said the city spent about $3,000,000 over recent years rebuilding its fleet after a period of deferred purchases; that work reduced capital outlay requests for the coming year. ‘‘We spent approximately $3,000,000 on rebuilding our fleet,’’ a…
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