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Board approves purchase of mower from Canary Outdoor Equipment; seeks quotes on trash truck
Summary
Jim from the Street & Trash Department presented three mower quotes and discussed trash truck pricing; the board approved buying a mower from Canary Outdoor Equipment and discussed a $150,000 quote for a trash truck.
Jim, who represents the city’s Street and Trash Department, told the board he had gathered three quotes for a replacement mower and that one of the city's 0‑turn mowers is worn out and uneconomical to repair. "I've got 3 quotes from 3 different places," he said when discussing options.
Board member Gerald moved to purchase the mower from Canary Outdoor Equipment and the mayor seconded the motion; the board voted by voice to approve the purchase. During discussion the mayor noted a comparable mower had cost around $12,000 in the past: "But it was 12,000." Jim also said he is still waiting on trash-truck quotes; one figure discussed in the meeting was about $150,000 for a fully equipped truck.
Why it matters: routine replacement of heavy equipment is part of the department’s operational budget and affects how the city maintains streets and cemeteries. The board approved the mower purchase; discussion of trash-truck funding and timing will continue as additional quotes arrive.
