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Council approves special‑purchase resolution to buy larger front‑end loader
Summary
Council approved Resolution 2026‑02 allowing a special purchase under Indiana law for a larger front‑end loader; staff said the demo showed improved stability and council noted budget line allocations for the purchase.
Staff reported that after demoing a larger front‑end loader the machine performed notably better and that the recommended model is the right fit for the town’s needs. Staff indicated there was a significant discount (described as a governmental discount and possible Sourcewell pricing) that qualified the purchase for the special‑purchase resolution allowed under Indiana law. The council adopted the special‑purchase resolution (resolution 2026‑02) authorizing the purchase.
Council members clarified funding sources for the purchase: $200,000 was allocated from the MVX large equipment line and the remainder from the CC developed large equipment line in the existing budget, and staff stated these are budgeted funds. The stated purchase amount was clarified in discussion as $236,612.20 and the motion passed by voice vote.
