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City administrator flags rising construction and equipment costs ahead of budget discussions
Perry City Council · February 4, 2026
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City Administrator Mr. Peterson briefed the council on project timelines and long‑term cost trends, noting roughly 20‑year increases in construction costs (about 200%) and that a single‑axle plow truck price has increased roughly 250% since 2003.
City Administrator Mr. Peterson provided the council with a budget context briefing, focusing on project timelines and the long‑run rise of municipal operating and capital costs.
Peterson said easement work is underway for the Sumis Avenue project and staff expect to release plans…
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