Council approves surplusing 2003 wood chipper after engine failure
Jul 22, 2026
Jul 22, 2026
Staff told the council a 2003 wood chipper has lost engine compression and is no longer cost-effective to repair; council voted to surplus the unit and rent replacements when needed.
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City staff reported the 2003 wood chipper has lost engine compression and, given the machine's age and limited use, it is cheaper to rent a replacement when needed rather than spend repair dollars. "The engine has lost compression... so that's the only reason we're getting rid of it," a staff member said during the meeting.
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