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Council approves John Deere backhoe purchase to be paid from Oakwood Cemetery reserve funds
Baldwin City Council · October 2, 2024
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Summary
Council approved purchase of a John Deere backhoe for $126,008.63, following staff recommendation and a review of three comparable bids; staff said the Oakwood Cemetery Reserve Fund (funded by a dedicated mill) and equipment budgets can cover the cost.
Council approved staff’s recommendation to purchase a John Deere backhoe after reviewing three comparable bids. Staff presented three bids for a 2025 backhoe: Foley Cat at $150,000, John Deere at $126,008.63 and Case at $134,797; trade‑in offers for the existing 2015 Case 580 ranged from $27,000 to $35,000.…
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