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Demorest approves $229,512 Sanson garbage truck with seven-year GMA financing; Davis opposes
Summary
The council approved buying a Sanson garbage truck for $229,512 and financing it through a seven-year GMA master lease at about 4.59% after rejecting a motion to table; the vote was 3-1, with Councilman Jimmy Davis dissenting.
Demorest, Ga. — The Demorest City Council voted 3-1 on Aug. 5 to purchase a Sanson garbage truck priced at $229,512 and to finance the purchase through the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) seven-year master lease program.
City Manager Mark Musselwhite presented two bids: a Sanson model at $229,512 and a Mac model at $217,000. Staff recommended the Sanson 20 FL Viper, citing a heavier-duty bed and more durable cart tippers compared with the Fury 20YD alternative. Musselwhite explained the vendors differ in engine, mechanics and backend quality.
Financing options reviewed included a GMA master lease for seven years at roughly 4.59% (about $3,206 per month) and a Traditions Bank option at about 6.25% (about $3,387 per month). A motion by Councilman Jimmy Davis to table the purchase failed for lack of a second. Councilman Shawn Allen then moved to buy the Sanson with seven-year GMA financing; Councilman Donnie Bennett seconded. The motion passed 3-1, with Davis recorded as the sole opposing vote.
The minutes record the financing choice and the council direction; staff will proceed with vendor contracting and lease paperwork. The item included discussion of relative life-cycle value and maintenance expectations, which staff cited as the basis for recommending the higher-priced Sanson model.
