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Board approves up-to-$50,000 pickup purchase and authorizes surplus auction of older vehicles
Summary
After discussing fleet condition and grant options, the board approved purchasing a 0.5-ton pickup up to $50,000 and authorized surplus sale by public auction of older district trucks and a tilt trailer.
The board considered vehicle fleet needs and concluded the district should replace an aging vehicle.
A motion was made to approve purchase of a new 0.5-ton pickup with a spending cap of $50,000; the motion passed on roll call. Board members cited repeated repair costs on the older truck (one vehicle had nearly 98,000 miles and expensive, recurring repairs) and noted potential grant reimbursement of up to 80% for eligible purchases.
Separately, the board discussed declaring certain trucks and a tilt trailer surplus and authorizing disposal by public auction (Brinkley Auction or similar) with the option to set a minimum bid or sell as-is. The motion to declare the items surplus and proceed with auction was approved by roll call.
