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Council authorizes $10,518 purchase of utility locator for electric department
Summary
Hillsboro council approved purchase of a new utility locator (approx. $10,518.09 including tax) for the electric department to replace aging equipment; the unit includes GPS mapping and a $360 annual mapping fee after year one.
The Hillsboro City Council authorized purchase of a new utility locator for the electric department on council motion after staff described reliability issues with existing equipment and the capabilities of modern locators. Staff recommended acquiring the RD7200-style unit at a price of $10,518.09 including tax, with an annual mapping fee of $360 after the first year.
Webb said the utility locator will improve the city’s ability to map utilities and reduce redundant locates in the field. "They are giving us a little discount ... it does have an annual mapping fee of $360," he said, and staff agreed to check whether an extended warranty option was available. The purchase was moved by Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Bye, and the motion carried.
