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Vandalia staff seeks final meter appropriation and multiple equipment purchases to complete 2026 capital plan
Summary
Staff asked council to approve a final appropriation of up to $300,000 for Badger eSeries water meters to finish the citywide replacement and recommended several vehicle/equipment purchases (loader, dump truck chassis and upfit) using Sourcewell contracts to lock prior pricing; combined upfit and chassis costs fall slightly under budget.
City staff briefed the Vandalia City Council on several capital items tied to the 2026 budget: a final appropriation to complete the citywide water‑meter replacement and multiple public‑works equipment purchases, including a front‑end loader, a single‑axle dump truck cabin chassis and an upfit for dump beds and snow/ice equipment.
On meters, staff said about 5,200 of roughly 5,800 city meters have been installed and requested authorization to spend up to $300,000 (split between water and sewer funds)…
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