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Gunter council confronts problematic purchase of mismatched command-center truck and trailer
Summary
Council members reported the city paid about $27,000 for a semi truck and a command-center camper that do not mate, arrived damaged and wrapped in deteriorating vinyl, and are difficult to repurpose or sell; the mayor instructed staff to pursue remedies and report back.
GUNTER, Texas — Gunter city leaders on Oct. 17 confronted the fallout from a recent purchase of a semi truck and a camper-style command trailer that town staff say cannot be used as intended and may not be roadworthy.
The city paid approximately $22,000 for the truck and $5,000 for the trailer, Mayor (Speaker 5) said; council members and staff described multiple mechanical and cosmetic defects after inspecting the assets. Alan, speaking as a staff member who inspected the equipment, said the truck’s hood was broken and the trailer had a missing window and signs of mold. Alan also said the truck and trailer…
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