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Batavia moves to fund new sidewalk snow‑clearing equipment using DPW reserves
Summary
City staff requested use of DPW reserves to buy two sidewalk plows and a larger unit with a leaf‑removal brush; Council agreed to move the item forward after discussion about mobility, overtime costs, and parts sourcing.
City staff told the Council on Jan. 26 that the current sidewalk snow‑clearing machine is 21 years old and that the Department of Public Works seeks two new sidewalk plows plus a larger plow equipped with a brush for leaf removal.
Tom Phelps described planned operation: the machines would be driven between sites and clear sidewalks in progress. Councilmember Twichell asked whether attachments for existing bobcats could be used instead of purchasing new machines; Phelps replied that the bobcats are too large for the intended sidewalk work. Councilmember DiSalvo asked whether overtime costs would be incurred; Phelps said overtime costs are expected. Councilmember Lord asked where parts would come from; Phelps said parts would come directly from John Deere.
Minutes record that Council "agreed to move the item forward." The minutes do not include a roll‑call vote or amounts for the equipment purchase. Staff identified next steps as pursuing purchase approval and budget authorization using DPW reserves.
