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Victoria ISD approves purchase of 2027 garbage truck after in-house vs. outsource cost study
Summary
Following a facilities study showing overflow risks with reduced pickups, the board voted 7-0 to buy a 2027 Mack Granite side-loader (recommended) rather than immediately outsourcing. Administration presented upfront and 10-year cost comparisons and operational impacts.
Trustees voted unanimously to approve purchase of a new garbage-collection truck after facilities staff presented a study comparing in-house collection options and outsourcing.
"I move that the Board of Trustees approve the purchase of a 2027 Mack Granite 42 BR garbage collection truck as recommended by administration," Trustee Margaret Pruitt moved at the meeting; the motion was seconded by Trustee Kathy Bell and approved 7-0.
Maintenance staff said the study tested whether reducing pickup…
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