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Logan Council approves reserve spending for electric line truck and 72 golf carts
Summary
Council approved Resolution 26-04 to appropriate $410,166 from electric reserves for a line-truck replacement and $470,520 from the golf-course fund to buy 72 new golf carts. Council discussion covered buy vs. lease economics, expected rental income, GPS/geofencing features, and timelines; the resolution passed unanimously.
Logan City Council on Feb. 17 approved Resolution 26-04 to appropriate reserves for two capital purchases: a line-truck replacement for the electric fund and a fleet purchase for the golf course.
Staff explained the electric fund request — $410,166 — would buy a line truck that is available now; typically the city funds such purchases in the next fiscal year, but staff recommended using reserves now with replenishment planned in the FY27 budget. For the golf course, staff requested $470,520 from the golf-course fund to purchase 72 new golf carts to replace leased units whose lease expires soon. Staff said the current leased fleet is 60 carts; purchasing would give the city flexibility and residual resale value.
Council and staff discussed the financial rationale: staff cited seasonal rental income (an approximate figure of $360,000 mentioned in discussion) and a projected payback period of roughly two years on purchase. Council members asked about manufacturing origin (noted as Georgia), GPS and geofencing features for cart management and branding, battery types and maintenance, and the plan to build reserves in FY27 to replace funds used now.
A public hearing was opened; no public comments on the record were recorded for the action items. A motion to approve Resolution 26-04 was moved and seconded, and council members voted by roll call; each recorded vote was 'Aye' and the resolution passed.
Next steps: staff will procure the truck and carts, finalize specifications (including GPS/geofencing options), and reflect replenishment and reserve-building in the FY27 budget.
