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Administration seeks authorization to dispose of old loader and buy used 2022 unit for ~ $140,000

Athens City Council · October 28, 2025
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Summary

Public works director told the City & Safety Services committee a 1997 street loader has been used nearly 28 years and the department proposes trading it in and purchasing a used 2022 loader for about $140,000 (net ~ $120,000 after trade‑in); committee discussion asked about new‑unit cost and procurement rules for used equipment.

Director Andy Stone told the City & Safety Services committee that the city’s front‑end loader used by the street crew is a 1997 model and the department has located a 2022 used unit with roughly 350 hours for about $140,000.

“The loader that the street crew uses… It’s a 1997 model with, over 7,500 miles on it. We really…

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