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Montrose council approves equipment purchases and $9,000 compensation study
Summary
The council approved several public-works equipment purchases (replacement Bobcat and two Toro zero-turn mowers for $30,005.60 after trade-in) and authorized a $9,000 classification and compensation study, all by unanimous votes.
At its Feb. 9 meeting the Montrose City Council approved multiple budgeted items and a personnel study.
Public works requested and obtained council approval to trade in an older Bobcat and purchase a replacement; staff said the bobcat purchase came in under budget. Council also approved replacing two John Deere zero‑turn mowers with two Toro units, accepting a staff recommendation to purchase from M and M Express for $30,005.60 after trade‑in; the motion passed 5‑0.
On personnel matters, staff presented competing proposals for a classification and compensation study. Council approved hiring DDA & Associates for $9,000 to complete a study in roughly two to three months, with the aim of aligning the city’s pay structure and scheduling the next review on a regular basis. That motion also passed 5‑0.
Provenance: equipment approvals started SEG 212 (Bobcat) and SEG 267 (mowers); compensation study discussion and vote near SEG 1458.
What happens next: public works will complete purchases and coordinate delivery; staff will work with DDA & Associates on study scope and timeline.
