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Albany utility board approves several equipment purchases for fleet, water and wastewater
Summary
The Albany Utility Board authorized multiple purchases — fuel dispensers, a soft starter, well and wastewater pump work, and a trailer-mounted Godwin pump — citing old equipment, parts shortages and lower repair cost compared with full replacement.
The Albany Utility Board on Oct. 9 approved a series of equipment purchases and repairs for city fleet, water and wastewater operations, staff said, citing aging infrastructure and the need to avoid service interruptions.
Fleet staff asked the board to authorize $86,012.72 for new diesel dispenser units to replace pumps at two public-works locations and at 1726 Lily Pond, saying the existing dispensers are 20–25 years old and parts are no longer available. "This purchase order is requested by fleet for the replacement of the 2 dispensers ... for a total expenditure is $86,012.72," staff said. The city will use Barber Equipment of Albany as…
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