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Council discusses purchase of bucking chutes for rodeo grounds; staff to return with budget numbers
Summary
Council members discussed an offer to buy six used bucking chutes for the rodeo grounds (vendor price quoted about $53,000); members described the equipment as safety-critical and asked staff to gather budget numbers and check whether the seller can hold the equipment pending budget approval.
Council discussed a proposal to purchase six used bucking chutes for the city's rodeo grounds after a rodeo-committee representative presented a vendor offer.
Council members said the current chutes are worn and need replacement; the committee reported a local vendor offered six chutes for about $53,000. Members emphasized safety for animals and riders and discussed timing and funding options, including moving the purchase to the FY27 budget if the seller will hold the equipment.
Council asked staff to obtain budget figures and talk to the seller about timing and earnest-money options; no purchase was approved at the March 24 meeting.
