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Public works flags aging fleet, supply-chain delays and radios needed for snow operations
Summary
Public works reported several aging vehicles and equipment (examples: a 2004 3-ton unit and older pickups), noted parts delays and urged planning for replacement, radios for plow crews and potential sale/lease options to manage fleet costs.
John told council that several key pieces of fleet equipment are old and nearing the end of service, that parts lead times can be long and that staff are exploring sale or lease options to modernize the fleet. "This is the equipment the public works is in dire need of," he said, listing aging trucks and a pit replacement as immediate needs.
He also said radios are required for snow-plow safety because crew members are currently using cell phones while operating equipment. Staff proposed evaluating vehicle sale/leasing strategies and internal processing to sell older units, and noted a recent in-house repair returned a plow to service quickly after an accident.
