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Oakdale council approves purchase of park maintenance equipment, taps small reserve
Summary
The Oakdale City Council approved buying a turf sweeper, mower, utility vehicle and trailer from Turf Star Western and Johnson Manufacturing, using park replacement funds and a $3,000 reserve appropriation.
The Oakdale City Council on Feb. 18 approved a resolution authorizing purchases of park maintenance equipment totaling $112,554.06 and appropriated $3,000 from the parks replacement fund reserve to cover the difference.
Council action came after city staff presented cost comparisons showing the largest purchase — a Harper Hawk turf sweeper — could be bought used for $54,187.50 rather than the $86,000 new price listed in vendor bids. The resolution authorizes the city manager to purchase the Harper Hawk sweeper from Turf Star…
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