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La Pine approves $129,680 purchase of vactor trailer after Vac Truck failure
Summary
Finance staff told the council the City's 1989 Vac Truck suffered a mechanical failure in which 'the vacuum motor exploded'; Council approved purchase of a replacement Ditch Witch HX50A vactor trailer for $129,680 via intermediate procurement under ORS 279B.070.
Finance Director Ashley Ivans told the Council that the City's 1989 Vac Truck experienced a mechanical failure in which 'the vacuum motor exploded,' and that repair was not cost-effective or feasible because replacement parts were difficult to source. After soliciting quotes, staff recommended procuring a Ditch Witch HX50A vactor trailer under an intermediate procurement allowed by ORS 279B.070.
Council President Ignazzitto moved to accept the Ditch Witch quote and purchase the HX50A model for $129,680; Councilor Shields seconded. Roll-call votes were recorded with Councilor Curtis, Councilor Shields and Council President Ignazzitto voting 'Aye,' and the motion passed unanimously.
