Manteno staff propose $54,000 John Deere sidewalk/snow‑clearing tractor; board to vote at next meeting
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Summary
Public works recommended buying a John Deere sidewalk/snow‑clearing tractor (estimated $54,000, approximately $6,000 discount with side‑discharge deck) to improve winter cleanup and sidewalk maintenance; trustees agreed to place the purchase on the next agenda for formal approval.
Public works staff told the board that aging sidewalk‑clearing equipment is reducing the village’s ability to keep sidewalks and Main Street clear and proposed acquiring a John Deere tractor equipped with a broom and optional mowing deck.
The recommended unit would improve maneuverability around street furniture and flower pots and allow the village to attach existing broom heads. Staff estimated the list price at about $54,000 and said a side‑discharge deck option could lower the net price by roughly $6,000. Trustees discussed funding through road & bridge equipment budgets and noted the purchase is available at state bid pricing. They also weighed compatibility with existing attachments and alternatives such as Bobcat or Kubota units.
Trustees agreed to place the item on the next board agenda for a vote rather than act that night. Staff expects the unit to be funded from existing equipment budgets and said the current machine has served about 17 years.
Next steps: staff will include the purchase on the upcoming agenda with final pricing and funding details for a formal vote.
