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Council approves purchase of replacement cemetery excavator using perpetual care funds
Summary
Council approved using perpetual care funds to purchase a replacement excavator for cemetery operations. The trade-in allowance was quoted at $17,000 with a net purchase price of $67,000 after trade; staff said perpetual care fund interest may be used for cemetery operations.
Beaver City Council approved the purchase of a replacement excavator for the cemetery using perpetual care funds.
Cemetery staff explained the existing excavator (referred to in discussion) had high operating hours and needed substantial repair. Staff presented a quote showing an estimated trade-in allowance of $17,000 and a net purchase of $67,000 for a replacement mini-excavator. The city’s perpetual care ordinance allows the use of perpetual care funds for cemetery operations and improvements; staff noted interest from the fund is available for operations.
Council member Tyler Skeena moved to approve the purchase; Council member Owen Spencer seconded the motion. The motion passed on voice vote; the clerk recorded “Aye” and no opposition was registered in the meeting record.
Council and staff also discussed other perpetual care-funded projects including west-side fence improvements and a potential walking path; staff will continue planning and return with contract details for fence and storm drainage engineering as needed.
