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Twentynine Palms council approves $130,894.22 purchase of new animal‑control truck
Summary
Council approved awarding the purchase to Rush Truck Center to replace an aging animal control vehicle; staff and animal control officers said the current truck is unreliable and the new bed adds safety and climate control features.
The Twentynine Palms City Council voted unanimously to award a bid to Rush Truck Center for $130,894.22 to purchase a new animal‑control truck and body.
City staff and animal‑control personnel described the current primary patrol truck as aged and increasingly unreliable. Animal control staff said the existing bed dates to 2002, was transferred in 2012, and the 2012 truck now has about 150,000 miles and recurring mechanical problems. Rick Boyd, speaking for animal control staff, said the older bed lacks modern safety and animal‑welfare features and that “the new beds are really, state of the art” with climate control, double gates and ramps.
Councilmembers asked about worker safety and animal care. When asked whether climate control in the new bed is for the animals or employees, staff answered it is for the animals. Staff also said the new bed’s lift gate would reduce manual lifting and potential worker injuries.
A motion to award the purchase to Rush Truck Center for $130,894.22 passed 5‑0. Councilmember votes were recorded as Aye by Councilmember Scott, Councilmember Wright, Councilmember Ramirez, Mayor Pro Tem Mintz and Mayor Bill DeRoe.
