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Council approves purchase of skid loader with attachments for public works
Summary
Cresco City Council approved purchase of a skid loader from the low bidder (local dealer) after reviewing bids ranging from $63,100 to about $96,350; the city cited significant trade-in value and plans to use a soil-finisher attachment for alleys and a brush-cutting mower for maintenance.
Cresco City Council approved the purchase of a skid loader for the street department, citing cost savings from a high trade-in allowance from the local dealer.
Public works reported the lowest bid was $63,100 and the highest about $96,350; the bids included forks, brush cutters, a soil conditioner (soil finisher) and weights. "The lowest bid with them is 63,100," administration said, and council members noted the local dealer offered a large trade-in value that made the local bid the most economical.
Council members approved buying the low-bid machine and the attachments, with staff noting the soil-finisher will be used to smooth alleys and the mower for ditch and pond mowing. The approval was recorded by roll call.
The purchase is intended to reduce repeated alley repairs and speed routine maintenance; staff will complete purchasing and arrange delivery and trade-in processing.
