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Oakdale council approves wood chipper and four replacement work trucks
Summary
Council approved two equipment purchases — a 2025 Bandit wood chipper and four replacement 2026 work trucks — funded from capital replacement and department funds; staff cited safety, reliability and expected annual labor savings.
The Oakdale City Council approved two related equipment purchases as part of its regular meeting: a replacement wood chipper and four replacement public-service trucks and declared several aging vehicles surplus.
Public works staff member Stanley presented Item 11.2 seeking authorization to purchase a 2025 Bandit Intimidator 12 XP wood chipper for $62,438.74. Stanley told the council the current 1996 chipper is worn out, parts are obsolete, and the new drum-style machine chips viny material more effectively and includes modern safety features. Staff estimated about $15,000 in annual savings from reduced labor and outside contractor costs. Funding for the purchase will come from several capital and replacement funds (streets, parks replacement fund, sewer capital replacement fund, water capital replacement fund and an equipment surplus credit); staff said the purchase will not affect the general fund. Stanley said Cal Line Equipment will provide onsite training for operators to ensure safe operation.
On Item 11.3 Stanley described a proposed purchase of four 2026 work trucks (two Ford Mavericks and two Chevy Silverados) for $139,247.86 to replace vehicles that have reached or exceeded their useful life and are experiencing recurring mechanical issues. Staff proposed funding the purchases equally from the sewer and water capital replacement funds and to declare multiple older vehicles surplus for disposition under city policy. Stanley noted the new trucks include warranties (three-year/36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper and five-year/60,000-mile powertrain warranties).
Council members questioned the use of sewer and water capital funds for vehicles; staff explained that the specific vehicles are used exclusively by those departments, so charging the replacement to those funds is standard practice. Council members also asked about safety training for the new chipper, and Stanley confirmed vendor-led field training would be provided. Both resolutions passed on roll call 4–0.
Next steps: staff will complete procurement, accept delivery, and process surplus vehicles according to city procedures.
