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Oglesby council delays decision on new backhoe, seeks maintenance records and vendor briefing
Summary
After a lengthy debate over replacing aging equipment, the Oglesby City Council voted unanimously to table a purchase decision on a new backhoe and to ask staff and vendors for detailed maintenance records, cost comparisons, and mini‑excavator options.
Oglesby — The City Council on Tuesday agreed to postpone a decision on buying heavy equipment after months of debate over whether to purchase a new full‑size backhoe or pair one new machine with a smaller, more versatile mini excavator.
Councilors said they lacked the detailed maintenance and cost data needed to make a fiscally responsible choice. Members cited roughly $37,000 in repairs on the city's older backhoes since 2024, a reported rental cost of about $4,500 a month for interim equipment, and vendor figures indicating savings or rebates on a…
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