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Council clears purchase of utility locator and cage blade for public-works operations
Summary
Council approved buying a utility locator to trace water and electrical lines and a cage blade attachment for the end loader to improve downtown cleanup efficiency.
Lisbon — The City Council approved two public-works purchases intended to improve field efficiency and reduce outsourcing.
Public-works staff described the need for a utility locator that lets crews energize and trace curb boxes to locate water lines from the main to the curb. Members said the city previously owned a unit that had worn out and that the recommended replacement mirrors the model Mechanicsville Telephone stocks so parts would be readily available. The council moved, seconded and approved the purchase (vote tally not specified).
Council also approved buying a cage blade (a box-blade-style attachment) for the end loader. Staff said the attachment will allow the end loader to handle downtown cleanup tasks now done by a second truck—keeping the truck in service on streets while the end loader increases productivity. The council compared vendor quotes and chose the budgeted Bobcat-compatible unit; the motion carried (vote tally not specified).
Staff said the purchases were funded from savings accumulated during the year; exact contract amounts were not read into the record.
