Council OKs sale of two pieces of equipment and approves purchase of sweeper attachment

The Woodland Hills City Council approved the sale of two pieces of surplus equipment—a skid steer and a Kubota—and authorized staff to purchase a loader-mounted street-sweeper attachment for the city’s leased loader.

Public-works staff explained the skid steer (tracked machine) is difficult to move around town and saw limited use; the loader under warranty and lease performs most work the skid steer once covered. The Kubota was described as aging, underutilized and less safe than newer equipment; staff recommended both items be sold at auction. Council discussed expected resale values; staff estimated the skid steer could bring tens of thousands and the Kubota a few thousand dollars depending on condition.

Staff also requested purchase authority for a sweeper attachment that mounts to the city’s loader. An earlier quote supplied to staff (several months old) put the sweeper price at about $11,500; staff said the unit collects debris in a hopper (the city prefers a collector-style sweeper rather than a blower-only unit) and will be useful for routine street sweeping and cleanup after projects. Staff said previous equipment sales already produced some funds and that the finance director indicated enough funds would be available to purchase the attachment if the council approved.

Council moved, seconded and approved the sales and the sweeper purchase. Staff said they will post surplus items for sale and proceed with the sweeper procurement when finance confirms available funds and the updated quote is received.