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City staff to recommend multiple equipment purchases, leases and software subscriptions

Hot Springs City · January 29, 2026
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City staff previewed purchases including a Caterpillar backhoe, extension of a leased ARFF vehicle ($15,000), traffic signal upgrades, annual GPS mapping software and a recommended answering‑services contract; all items were set for formal action Feb. 3.

City staff reviewed a package of operational and capital procurements that will go before the Hot Springs board for formal approval on Feb. 3.

City Manager Bill Burrow said the items include an answering‑services contract for utilities, a replacement backhoe, an extension of a leased aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) unit, traffic signal upgrades and continued GIS/subscription services.

Utilities Director Monty Ledbetter said the city…

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