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Council delays plow-blade and garbage-truck purchases, directs review of purchasing policy
Summary
Councilors expressed concern about approving large purchases at year-end and voted to review the city's purchasing policy; the plow blades and a recycling/garbage truck purchase were tabled until further study and after the Baker Tilly enterprise fund report.
Virginia City Council did not approve two larger equipment purchases Nov. 10 and directed staff to revisit the city purchasing policy and timing for those procurements.
Council discussed a $44,001.98 quote for plow blades that carries a 12–18 month delivery timeline. Several councilors argued the purchase should be budgeted in the 2026 budget rather than use contingency now;…
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