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Manhattan board approves $109,132 purchase of 2027 International chassis for snow-plow fleet
Summary
The Manhattan Village Board voted to buy a 2027 International chassis from Rush Truck Centers for $109,132.17 to replace a rusted truck; the board cited a repair estimate of roughly $75,000 and will reuse existing dump-bed and salt-spreader equipment.
The Manhattan Village Board approved a resolution to purchase a 2027 International chassis from Rush Truck Centers for $109,132.17 to restore a snow-plow truck that county staff described as heavily rusted and in need of a new engine.
The chair presented the item as the first new-business vote of the meeting and said the village plans to upfit the new chassis with the existing dump bed and salt spreader. The chair noted the cost to repair the current vehicle was estimated at about $75,000 and said purchasing a new chassis would "keep the fleet going." Unidentified Speaker 1 said the purchase would maintain reliable winter operations.
A motion to approve the resolution was made and seconded. The board carried the motion by roll call; the chair announced that the motion carries. The transcript records roll-call participation by the board; no opposing votes or abstentions were recorded during the vote on the chassis purchase.
Vendor and cost details recorded in the meeting: vendor Rush Truck Centers; purchase amount $109,132.17; repair estimate of the existing truck about $75,000. The board did not record any amendments to the motion during discussion.
There were no public comments recorded related to the purchase. The board moved on to routine reports after the vote.
