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Council authorizes purchase of Caterpillar 450 backhoe with extended warranty
Summary
The council approved purchase of a Caterpillar 450 backhoe (in packet) with an extended warranty; council noted the vehicle age (in use since 2003), nonfunctional hour meter, and will proceed with the procurement as requested in the packet.
The Grand Marais City Council approved the purchase of a Caterpillar 450 backhoe, including the extended warranty option described in the meeting packet.
Council members noted the city’s existing backhoe has been in service since 2003 and that the hour meter has not been functioning reliably. Staff said the included extended warranty is part of the purchase request, though the staff lead (Lenny referenced in discussion) indicated he was still considering whether to finalize the warranty selection.
A council member moved to approve the purchase; another council member seconded and the motion carried. The transcript records vocal assent but does not include a roll-call vote or a named mover and seconder.
Next steps: staff will complete procurement per the packet memo (page 22), finalize warranty decisions, and arrange delivery and asset tracking.
