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Council reviews multiple resolutions: trash-cart purchase, siren battery replacements, and chamber repairs

Decatur City Council (work session) · January 28, 2026
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Summary

Council heard requests to authorize a $101,816 budget transfer to buy 2,016 garbage carts ($103,016 total), funds to replace batteries on five inoperable tornado sirens serving Decatur, and quotes to replace council-chamber carpeting and buy new linked chairs.

During the Decatur City work session council reviewed several budget and procurement items affecting public services and city facilities.

Sanitation staff asked the council to authorize purchase of 2,016 garbage carts at a total price of $103,016, noting only $1,200 was currently budgeted and requesting $101,816 from the undesignated fund balance to cover the remainder. Procurement staff said lower petroleum and…

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