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Council moves Public Works vehicle purchase into capital budget and sets total at $58,000

Blythewood Town Council · June 17, 2026
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Summary

Council confirmed moving the Public Works vehicle purchase from operating to the General Fund capital budget with a total cost of $58,000: $53,000 for the vehicle and $5,000 for upfitting (lettering, emergency lighting, other equipment). Staff confirmed the change for inclusion in the revised budget.

Interim Town Manager Ed Driggers clarified during the budget workshop that the Public Works vehicle purchase had been moved from the operating budget to the General Fund capital budget and that the total appropriation should be $58,000. The total was itemized as $53,000 for the vehicle purchase and $5,000 for upfitting, including lettering/decals, emergency or safety lighting, and other necessary equipment.

Council discussed the reclassification as part of budget organization and noted the change will be incorporated into the revised budget exhibit prepared for second and final reading. Staff earlier noted revisions to eliminate duplicate appropriations and improve budget organization.