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Hartford committee approves $297,906 dump truck purchase to avoid 2027 price increase
Summary
Public Works Director Tim Puestow told the committee the price of an International HV507-STA dump truck would rise by about $35,000 in 2027; the committee unanimously authorized buying the truck now for $297,906 using funding allocated in the 2027 Capital Improvement Program.
Public Works Director Tim Puestow told the committee that an International HV507-STA dump truck with plow and wing attachments is available at a 2026 price of $297,906, and that the cost would increase by roughly $35,000 in 2027. He recommended purchasing the truck now using funds allocated in the 2027 Capital Improvement Program to lock in the lower price.
Alderperson Kirley moved to authorize the Public Works Director to purchase the truck in 2026 for a total purchase price of $297,906; Alderperson Turchi seconded the motion, which the committee approved unanimously. Puestow said the vehicle would be on city roads in approximately one year.
The transcript records the model, price, expected delivery timing and the committee’s approval; it does not provide additional details on warranty, trade-in, or exact delivery date.
