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Council approves $58,000 purchase of used excavator for Water Department
Summary
Council approved purchasing a used excavator for $58,000 for the Water Department; Council Member Pearson commented the unit might be worth about $100,000, and staff provided purchase details during the discussion.
The Forks City Council on July 13 approved the purchase of a used excavator for the Water Department for $58,000. Public Works Director Hampton provided details about the unit and its intended use; the motion to purchase passed on a motion by Soha, seconded by Patel.
Council Member Pearson noted on the record that the excavator is probably worth around $100,000, prompting a brief discussion about valuation and the merits of buying used equipment. No financing or trade-in details were provided in the meeting record.
