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Fleet mechanic reports savings; court approves a new dump truck purchase
Summary
Fleet mechanic Tommy Robertson reported that fleet work saved roughly $330,000 and provided parts/labor totals; the court approved purchase of a Dodge Ram dump truck for $87,134 (including bed) with payment on delivery.
Fleet mechanic Tommy Robertson updated the court on vehicle maintenance, reporting roughly $197,210 in parts and labor since his last report and saying that fleet improvements had saved about $330,000 overall. Robertson and magistrates discussed the timing of replacing ambulances and other heavy vehicles to maximize resale value.
Public works supervisor Roger Johnson requested the court approve purchase of a 5,500 Dodge Ram dump truck through Bachman Auto Group, including a bed priced at $23,003.95 for a total purchase price cited at $87,134. The court approved the purchase by voice vote and noted payment on delivery, title and registration processes.
Magistrates and staff also discussed surplusing older vehicles and exploring national auction or resale channels to recover better value for specialty equipment.
