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Council approves purchase of jetter/trailer and agrees to sell aging truck to offset costs
Summary
Council approved purchase of a jetter trailer to back up sewer/drain equipment and a separate motion to sell an older truck to help fund the purchase; staff described operational needs and delivery options. No dollar amount for the purchase was recorded in the transcript.
Baker City councilors voted to authorize purchase of a jetter/trailer to maintain drainage lines, supplement the city's existing jetter truck and provide emergency backup. Public works staff explained the city's current equipment situation, noting an older unit with high mileage and past loss of capability (cited fire damage in prior years) and that borrowing equipment from neighboring jurisdictions carries liability concerns.
A council motion to authorize the purchase was moved and approved during the meeting; councilors discussed lowest bid sourcing (noting a Northwest vendor) and delivery versus pickup options. Council also voted to allow the sale of the older 2001 truck to offset costs, with a councilor moving to sell the old truck to reduce maintenance burden and help fund the replacement. The transcript does not record a dollar amount for the approved purchase nor a formal roll-call vote with member-by-member votes recorded.
Staff committed to follow up with additional written information (bid comparisons and details) via email to the council prior to final procurement paperwork.
