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Council approves Hyster forklift after debate over budget transparency
Summary
The council approved purchase of a Hyster forklift for lagoon chemical handling ($35,130.08) amid council discussion about whether the replacement should have been called out in capital plans; staff said capital funds are available and the purchase reduces hazardous-material transport.
Junction City — After a lengthy discussion about capital planning and transparency, the Junction City Council approved purchase of a Hyster forklift for public works, a move staff said will allow direct deliveries of treatment chemicals to lagoon storage and avoid hazardous-material transport through town.
Superintendent (public works) told the council the forklift is needed to move chemicals at the lagoon safely and that a review of suppliers produced…
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