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Columbia council approves $14,000 estimate to replace dump truck transmission despite budget concerns

Columbia Borough Council · February 11, 2026
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Summary

Council approved replacement of a Freightliner dump truck transmission after discussing a roughly $14,000 estimate, possible funding from general fund or vehicle maintenance lines, and timing relative to pending grant draws. Members stressed the borough has only one large truck in service at present.

Columbia Borough Council voted on Feb. 10 to approve a replacement transmission for a Freightliner dump truck after councilors debated cost and funding.

Council discussed an estimate—referred to in meeting materials—as roughly $14,000 (an estimated line-item figure in the packet includes labor and parts). Staff said the…

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