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Streets committee approves purchase of replacement garbage-truck arm after repeated repairs
Summary
Streets committee authorized buying a full replacement arm for a garbage truck after repeated repairs and downtime; staff said the arm and shipping total about $19,002.50 and that the truck is a 2018 model experiencing increased failures.
The Streets committee approved purchasing a full replacement hydraulic arm for a garbage truck after staff reported recurring mechanical failures and repeated repairs.
Public works staff said the vehicle is a 2018 model and that the arm has required about $5,000 in recent repairs; additional work would cost roughly $12,000, and a complete replacement arm is available for about $19,000 plus $2.50 shipping. The truck's downtime has required use of backup equipment, and staff said the arm's age and wear have increased failure frequency over the past 12 to 24 months.
A committee motion to approve the purchase carried on a voice vote with no recorded opposition. Staff indicated there is sufficient budget authority in the current cycle to cover the purchase.
