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Kingsford Heights council approves $16,000 purchase of Maple City dump truck, splits cost across departments
Summary
After debating repair costs for an existing blue dump truck, the Town Council unanimously approved buying a 1996 Ford dump truck for about $16,000 and agreed to split the cost across department budgets (local road & street and wastewater were specifically allocated).
The Kingsford Heights Town Council voted unanimously Oct. 14 to purchase a privately offered 1996 Ford dump truck for roughly $16,000 after town staff said repairing the existing blue dump truck would cost an estimated $4,000 (not including towing). Council discussed procurement process options (private sale, bids, or auction) and whether the town’s purchasing policy required additional approvals for this price range.
Public‑works staff said the replacement vehicle had 13,000 miles, an automatic transmission and hydraulic brakes, and would not require an air‑brake endorsement. Council members debated funding splits and agreed on a financing plan that draws $10,000 from Local Road and Street and $6,000 from Wastewater Operating with the intent, if possible, to repay wastewater from available ARPA grant funds. The chair said auditors would be consulted to confirm the allowed accounting treatment.
A council member moved to buy the vehicle from Maple City for $16,000 with the financing discussed; the motion was seconded and carried by unanimous vote. Staff said they would publish the sale of the old blue dump truck and follow town procedures for disposition.
