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Public Works outlines aging fleet and plans to replace multiple trucks
Summary
Public Works reported nine major units average 22 years of age; staff identified obsolete models and estimated some refurbishments could cost about $150,000 (box work) while replacement choices could lower long-term costs. Council will need to approve major packer and plow truck purchases.
Public Works Director Brad told council the department maintains a fleet with an average age of 22 years for nine identified units, and he said several trucks have reached the end of useful service. He explained that older Kodiak-series trucks no longer have parts available and that repair costs can be large; for example, upgrading the box on some refuse trucks could approach $150,000 per unit. "The average of the 9 units that I have identified tonight, average age is 22 years old," Brad said.
Brad said staff located funding that could allow eight or nine purchases this year, with some larger purchases deferred to next year; the largest replacements (packers and a plow truck) will require separate council approval. Council discussed potential transfer of usable vehicles from other town entities and the importance of establishing purchasing authority and budget thresholds for the town manager to avoid losing favorable pricing.
