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Montrose approves purchase of used service crane truck; funding reallocated from jetter purchase
Summary
Council approved resolution 2026-30 to buy a used 2021 Ford F-550 service crane truck and reallocate budgeted jetter funds; the transcript records the purchase amount in garbled form, which staff must clarify in the official contract paperwork.
The Montrose City Council voted 5-0 to approve resolution 2026-30 authorizing purchase of a used 2021 Ford F-550 service crane truck to replace an aging crane that can no longer be certified.
Staff explained the crane is essential for lifting heavy items and maintaining lift-station pumps; because the city had budgeted to purchase a jetter in 2026, staff said they would reallocate those budgeted funds to the crane purchase. During discussion, a council member asked whether the jetter could be borrowed from neighboring towns if it failed; staff noted other nearby towns may have equipment available in an emergency.
The motion on the floor included the purchase amount as read in the meeting record, but the transcript text is corrupted and lists the amount in an unclear form. The council approved the purchase without recorded abstentions. Staff said the crane truck's equipment is in good condition and that the purchase is a priority over the jetter because of safety concerns with the existing crane.
