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Council approves John Deere tractor purchase for wastewater plant; equipment fund shortfall covered by water/sewer fund
Summary
Shenandoah approved buying a John Deere tractor (with loader and pallet fork) for the wastewater treatment plant to replace an inoperable 2005 Kubota. The equipment replacement fund was about $11,000 short; the water/sewer fund will cover the difference and the old unit will be sold to offset costs.
The Shenandoah City Council authorized the purchase of a John Deere tractor for use at the city’s wastewater treatment plant and approved covering a funding shortfall from the water/sewer fund.
Staff said the existing 2005 Kubota is inoperable and the new unit includes a loader and pallet fork to move the plant’s bio‑solids box and support emergency response tasks. The equipment replacement fund did not fully cover the purchase; staff estimated the funded differential at just over $11,000. Council approved listing the inoperable Kubota for sale on GovDeals to recoup funds and authorized the water/sewer fund to cover the remaining cost.
The purchase was presented with supporting quotes and a note that trade‑in options were explored; staff said trade‑in offers were insufficient. A motion to approve the purchase passed on a voice vote after a council member moved and another seconded.
