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Water department to replace lost truck, city manager says funds will come from meter sales account

Demorest City Council · May 12, 2025
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Summary

The water department seeks to replace a truck with an F‑150 priced at $41,301 because repair would cost more; City Manager Mark Musselwhite said funds for the purchase would come from the meter sales account.

City Manager Mark Musselwhite told the Demorest City Council on May 12 that the water department needs to replace a truck that was lost and that a replacement Ford F‑150 would cost $41,301. He said repairing the existing vehicle would cost more than replacement and that the purchase would be charged to the meter sales account.

The transcript records the estimate and funding source but does not record a formal council vote or procurement authorization during the work session. If council authorizes the purchase, staff will need to provide purchase and budget documents for formal approval.