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Coffeyville approves purchase of trencher for fiber and electric departments; warranty details to be confirmed
Summary
The commission approved Resolution R-25-82 to buy a Ditch Witch trencher, to be split 50/50 between the fiber and electric utilities, for just under $26,000 total; commissioners asked staff to confirm warranty length and options for extended coverage.
The Coffeyville City Commission on July 22 approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of a trencher from Ditch Witch for use by the city’s fiber and electric departments.
Executive Director of Electric (Brent) and staff said the machine will be split 50/50 between the two utilities and that the quoted price is just under $26,000 (roughly $13,000 charged to each utility). City staff said they had budgeted $20,000 per utility ($40,000 total) and therefore the purchase is within budget.
Commissioners asked practical questions about warranty, repair sources and accessories. Staff said the trencher is a 2024 new machine and that they believe it includes a three‑year warranty but that they would confirm the warranty period and whether an extended warranty is available. The commission asked staff to verify warranty length and extended‑warranty costs and report back.
Commissioners also discussed trailers and consumables (cutting blades, hydraulic oil) needed to operate the trencher and staff said they will confirm operational details and any additional equipment requests.
Mayor Maples moved to approve Resolution R-25-82; Commissioner Faulkner seconded. The motion passed on a unanimous vote (Mayor Maples, Vice Mayor Van Oster, Commissioner Faulkner, Commissioner Jones and Commissioner Hendricks voted aye).
