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Council approves $215,874 purchase of DPW truck; Olson votes no
Summary
On July 21, Norton Shores Council authorized purchase of a 2027 Ford F-550 with crane for $215,874 to replace DPW Vehicle #219; the motion passed 8-1 with Council Member Olson voting against.
Council Member Hylland moved to authorize staff to purchase a 2027 Ford F-550 with a 7.3-liter gas engine and crane from MTech Company of Livonia through the State Purchasing Program (Mi-DEAL) at a cost of $215,874 and to sell the replaced 2015 vehicle. The motion was supported by Council Member Fox and approved on an 8-1 roll call, with Council Member Olson casting the lone dissenting vote.
The minutes record the model, vendor and purchase price as part of the formal motion; no explanatory discussion or alternate financing details are recorded in the minutes. The council's approval authorizes staff to proceed with procurement and disposition of the replaced vehicle as described in the agenda item.
