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Council rejects purchase of used Ford F-150 amid fleet concerns
Summary
A proposed purchase of a 2013 Ford F-150 for Public Works failed after council members noted the city’s fleet includes six trucks—three of which are inoperable—and discussed selling non-functional vehicles and repairing existing ones.
Council considered a motion to purchase a 2013 Ford F-150 Crew Cab XL 4WD 5.0L V8 for the Public Works Department. Members reviewed the city fleet: six trucks total, with three currently inoperable. Some members recommended selling the inoperable trucks and investing in repairs for working vehicles rather than buying an additional unit.
The motion to purchase the F-150 was defeated by recorded vote (1 AYE, 5 NAY). Councilmember Debbie Lockhart was the lone recorded aye; the other five members voted against the purchase.
