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Pateros council approves purchase of new 2026 public-works truck
Summary
The City Council authorized staff to buy a 2026 Ford Super Duty F550 with plow attachments from State Bid to replace a 1983 truck; council emphasized dual use for water service and winter plowing and was told no operator certification is required.
The Pateros City Council authorized staff to proceed with the purchase of a 2026 Ford Super Duty F550 with plow attachments from State Bid to replace the 1983 plow truck. Councilmember Chantel Poole moved the authorization; the motion was seconded by Mike Harding and "carried unanimously," according to meeting minutes.
Council discussed whether any certifications would be required to operate the new vehicle. CA Wilson said none would be needed and described the truck's planned dual role as a water truck in summer and a plow in winter. "Poole liked the idea of dual use of the truck and stated the city has never purchased a new truck," the minutes record. The council identified the purchase as a capital replacement; the minutes do not list an approved purchase price in the record presented at the meeting.
