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Richmond council authorizes purchase of budgeted used Public Works vehicles
Summary
Citing a competitive used-equipment market, the council authorized staff to proceed with FY2026-budgeted purchases of a single-axle dump truck, bucket truck and meter reader vehicle, approving the request 7-0.
The Richmond City Council authorized City staff to proceed with purchases of FY2026-budgeted used Public Works vehicles — a single-axle dump truck, a bucket truck and a meter reader vehicle — citing dealer market conditions that make it difficult to hold used equipment pending approval.
Public Works presented the request and said reputable dealers are often unable to hold vehicles while the council meets. Councilor Ron Peterson moved for authorization to purchase the budgeted vehicles not to exceed the amounts approved in the FY26 budget; Councilor June Paige seconded and the motion passed on a roll-call vote recorded as AYES: Peterson, Paige, Bond, Guy, Williams, Hardwick and Brash.
The authorization allows staff to execute purchases within the FY2026 budgeted amounts; no specific vehicle prices or vendor names were recorded in the meeting minutes.
