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Council approves equipment purchases including skid steer, lift-station monitors and sewer repair system

City Council of the City of Mexico ยท November 13, 2024

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Summary

Council approved multiple budgeted capital purchases: a Ditch Witch mini skid steer ($32,754.79 bid), three lift-station monitoring systems plus one plant unit ($27,104 total), a 4x4 pickup for the street department (approximately $44,002.45), and a Quick Lock spot-repair sewer system ($17,778.96).

At the meeting the Mexico City Council approved several budgeted equipment purchases intended to support parks, streets and wastewater operations.

Parks and Recreation: staff recommended and council approved purchase of a Ditch Witch SK1050 mini skid steer from Ditch Witch Works for the Parks and Recreation Department. The bid cited was $32,754.79 (trade-in included). The FY2025 capital outlay budget includes $50,500 for this purchase.

Wastewater monitoring: staff described an ongoing rollout of cellular alarm monitoring systems for lift stations and requested authorization to purchase three additional collection-system units and one unit for the wastewater treatment plant. The combined cost presented was $27,104 (three collection units cost $19,896.70 plus $7,207.30 to add blower monitoring at the plant). Staff said the annual per-unit fee is $483. Council approved the purchase and authorized use of budgeted maintenance funds.

Street Department pickup: council approved purchase of a 2025 model half-ton 4x4 pickup recommended from Pearl Motor Company after bids; staff noted trade-in and an after-market retractable bed step would be included. The motion recorded a figure of $44,002.45 on the floor and passed on roll call.

Sewer spot-repair system: staff requested purchase of a Quick Lock spot-repair system and adapter/sleeve inventory from Key Equipment and Supply Company at a cost of $17,778.96. Staff said the FY2025 equipment budget had $53,000 allocated and that the Quick Lock purchase would use a portion of that appropriation. Council approved the purchase.

All purchases were presented as budgeted items or funded from existing capital/maintenance budgets; council approved each motion by roll call vote.