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Riverdale Park council adopts FY25 budget amendment and approves purchase of used bucket truck
Summary
Council adopted an ordinance amending the FY25 budget and unanimously approved suspending competitive bidding to buy a certified pre‑owned 2012 Ford E‑350 bucket truck (not to exceed $47,457) after staff reported the town’s existing vehicle needs costly repairs.
During the June 9 meeting, the Riverdale Park mayor and council approved a mid‑year amendment to the FY25 budget and authorized a procurement action to buy a used bucket truck for the Department of Public Works.
Deputy Director Jones walked the council through year‑to‑date revenues and expenditures, reporting FY25 year‑to‑date revenue of about $11.04 million and expenditures of about $8.57 million, leaving a positive net of roughly $2.47 million. Jones said the town is at about 99% of expected revenue with one month remaining and remains on track to meet FY25 estimates.
Later, Director Lewis explained DPW’s need for a reliable bucket truck: the existing truck required more than $13,000 in repairs and is nearly 20 years old. Staff located a certified pre‑owned 2012 Ford E‑350 bucket truck that scored well on inspection and said budget funds were available to cover acquisition. Because the vehicle was immediately available and DPW faced operational constraints, staff requested a suspension of competitive bidding under the town charter for exigent circumstances.
Council voted to adopt Ordinance 2025 OR 4 amending the FY25 budget and to adopt Resolution 2025 R‑09 to suspend competitive bidding for the bucket‑truck purchase. The council also authorized the town manager to purchase the truck for up to $47,457. Both motions passed on roll‑call votes, each recorded as unanimous (6–0).
What to expect: The town manager will execute the purchase and DPW will put the truck into service for tree maintenance, streetlight repairs and holiday decoration installation. Council members also discussed sustainability considerations and affirmed the purchase as a pragmatic choice given the immediate operational need.
