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Ione Council approves $28,000 purchase of used Vermeer wood chipper for public works
Summary
The Island City Council voted to allow Public Works to buy a 2017 Vermeer BC1000 XL wood chipper for $28,000, with council members debating funding sources and intended uses including parks and creek maintenance.
The Island City Council on Feb. 18 approved the purchase of a used wood chipper for the city’s Public Works department, voting to acquire a 2017 Vermeer BC1000 XL for $28,000.
City Public Works staff said the chipper would help with public-safety work, tree trimming and storm response while reducing contractor costs. "The wood chipper Public Works is asking to purchase is a 2017 BC1000 XL with 898 hours on it," the presenter said, adding the machine has "top of the line safety features, including auto feeding technology that improves employee safety." He said the machine could outlast 5,000 hours with proper care.
Council members who spoke during the…
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