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Kittitas County approves purchase of used forklift for solid waste operations
Summary
The Kittitas County commissioners approved buying a newer used forklift to replace a 1976 unit for the solid waste division, citing budgeted equipment-replacement funds; the motion passed 2-0 with Vice-Chair Cory Wright absent.
Kittitas County commissioners voted to approve the purchase of a newer used forklift for the county's solid waste operations during their May 13, 2025, meeting.
Patti Stacey, a county staff member, asked the board to authorize the purchase to replace a 1976 forklift that she said is reaching the end of its useful life. Stacey said equipment-replacement funds were budgeted to cover the cost.
Commissioner Brett Wachsmith moved to approve the purchase and Chairman Laura Osiadacz seconded the motion. The board recorded a 2-0 vote in favor; Vice-Chairman Cory Wright was listed as absent.
The approval allows staff to proceed with procuring a replacement unit intended to restore or maintain lifting capacity and day-to-day operations at the county's solid waste facilities. The meeting record does not list the purchase price or vendor; those details were not specified.
