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Public Works approves up to $101,000 to replace aging sewer rotor jetter
Summary
Public Works authorized purchase of a new sewer rotor jetter to replace a 1996 unit, approving a Coequipment quote near $100,933.51 and noting the purchase was covered in the capital plan.
Public Works voted to purchase a new sewer rotor jetter to replace an aging 1996 unit and to include an auto‑level wind safety option. Staff (speaker 6) presented a Coequipment quote for $100,933.51 and noted $115,000 had been budgeted in the capital plan across departments; the committee approved a motion to purchase the jetter with a not‑to‑exceed authorization of $101,000.
Staff explained the new unit provides higher PSI and greater capacity, an improved rear hose reel with auto level wind and a reel counter to reduce manual handling and improve operator safety. Members compared quotes and noted a demo unit was available but without all requested features; staff said other quotes were similar, and that the city plans to sell the old unit on govdeals with proceeds returned to the capital fund.
Committee member questions focused on used vs. new units and whether trade‑in value existed; staff said trade‑in value is negligible and that the purchase represents a planned capital replacement. The motion carried unanimously.
Next steps: staff will finalize purchase and coordinate funding from the capital plan; the new jetter will be placed into service and the existing unit will be marketed for sale.
