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Council authorizes up to $100,000 to replace aging chipper after safety and capacity review

Los Altos Hills City Council · February 10, 2026
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Summary

After staff described repeated repairs and capacity limits on the town's aging chipper, council authorized purchase of a new, higher-capacity unit with improved safety features (winch, multiple stop bars) and a budget cap of $100,000.

Council authorized the purchase of a new municipal chipper for up to $100,000 after staff said the town's existing chipper has experienced major repairs and capacity limitations. Public Works Director UJ Kem explained replacement options, repair costs and use patterns;…

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