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Council approves $2.12 million purchase of four John Deere graders; members press for local procurement options
Summary
Council approved buying four John Deere graders from Pape Machinery for $2,120,247.70 under a Sourcewell cooperative purchase; public and some council members asked staff to explore local purchasing preferences, California cooperative options and alternative equipment mixes (e.g., fewer graders plus versatile blowers).
The City Council voted to authorize the interim city manager to execute a purchase order with Pape Machinery for four John Deere graders and approved related FY25/26 budget amendments.
Public commenters and several council members urged the city to prioritize local…
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