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Council approves purchase of vacuum truck to support water, sewer and storm operations
Summary
Council approved buying a VAC truck from Brown Equipment at a quoted price of $550,000 to replace aging equipment and reduce downtime; staff will supply warranty details in writing.
Public works staff recommended the purchase of a vacuum (VAC) truck to support water, wastewater and stormwater operations and emergency responses. The vehicle recommended is a Brown Equipment unit available on the assembly line; staff said delaying purchase could increase price by roughly $30,000.
The presenting staff member asked the council to approve $550,000 to acquire the unit now. Council members pressed for written clarification of warranty terms (engines, chassis and poly tank warranties) and for plans to store and maintain the new vehicle. The council approved the purchase on a roll call vote (5-0) and asked staff to return warranty and chassis details in writing before final delivery.
Staff said the trucks are budgeted and the town intends to buy outright rather than finance; they also noted trade-in value discussions and scheduled delivery timing of around 9–10 weeks.
