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Village authorizes replacement of DPW small dump truck despite $15,000 budget shortfall
Summary
Trustees approved purchasing a replacement small dump truck (chassis lead time ~6 months) at a cost about $115,000 versus a $100,000 budget; staff proposed using DPW equipment fund balance to cover the shortfall and said auctioning the old truck should recover part of the difference.
Jason explained the village is seeking to replace a 2011 small dump truck used for plowing, trash runs, parks and brush pickup. The replacement shifts from diesel to a gasoline chassis, which reduced some long-term maintenance concerns but added about $15,000 over the budgeted $100,000. Staff proposed covering the shortfall from a DPW equipment fund balance and selling the old truck at auction to recoup part of the difference.
Board members moved and seconded a recommendation to authorize the purchase; the motion passed by voice vote.
Staff will finalize procurement and schedule the chassis build (approximately six-month lead time) with the goal of the new truck entering service by November 1, 2026.
