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Jonesboro council approves River City contract for rear‑loader garbage truck as Waste Connections contract nears expiration
Summary
The council approved a contract with River City to acquire a rear‑loader garbage truck and voted to amend the agenda to allow the contract vote. Waste Connections' contract is recorded as expiring July 2025; the transcript does not list a purchase price or delivery schedule.
River City presented a quote for a rear‑loader garbage truck and the Jonesboro Town Council approved a contract for the vehicle at its March 11 meeting.
Mayor James “Spike” Harris said Waste Connections' contract is set to expire in July 2025 and asked the council to amend the agenda to permit a vote on the River City contract; Alderman Evans moved to amend the agenda and Alderman Flowers seconded the motion, which passed. Alderman Flowers then moved to approve the River City contract for a rear‑loader garbage truck; Alderman Evans seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
The transcript logs the presentation of a quote and the council’s approval but does not record the dollar amount, warranty, delivery timeline, or any procurement terms. The record also does not specify whether the truck purchase is a one‑time capital expense, part of a larger contract award replacing Waste Connections, or contingent on further approvals.
