Orange Village Council approves purchase of trail snow‑removal equipment for up to $72,078
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Summary
Council voted to buy an ASV RT50 track loader with a 60‑inch snowblower and 60‑inch V‑plow at a cost not to exceed $72,078, with staff saying $80,000 had been reserved; council discussed trail widths, equipment options and the goal of minimizing trail damage.
The Orange Village Council approved the purchase of an ASV RT50 track loader and attachments for trail snow removal at a cost not to exceed $72,078 from Buckeye Power Sales and Southeastern Equipment.
A village representative explained the decision followed several years of evaluation of equipment types and vendor quotes. The council heard that the village had reserved $80,000 for trail snow removal but had not yet appropriated the funds; staff said the chosen skid‑steer tracked unit offers lower ground pressure intended to reduce trail damage and can be used year‑round for other maintenance tasks.
Officials discussed which pathways would be eligible for plowing (trail widths versus five‑foot sidewalks and the decision not to include smaller drives). A staff member explained some communities use larger trackless units that cost around $160,000 and are limited to sidewalk work, which the village sought to avoid in favor of a lower‑cost, multipurpose machine.
After discussion the council called the question and approved the purchase on roll call. Recorded roll call votes were affirmative from the members present.
What’s next: Staff will appropriate the reserved funds in the December appropriations process and coordinate delivery and vendor lead times to try to have the unit available for winter operations.