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Board approves $4,345 Bobcat pump to speed water‑main repairs
Summary
To avoid delays during water‑main emergencies, the board approved buying a self‑priming pump for the village Bobcat skid steer at $4,345. Officials said the pump will reduce reliance on borrowed equipment and speed dewatering of repair sites.
The board approved Resolution 2026‑02‑19R3 to purchase a self‑priming water pump for the Bobcat skid steer at a total cost of $4,345, including hoses and couplers. Public works staff said the new pump will avoid the difficulties experienced during the recent break — when staff had trouble starting the available pump and had to borrow or buy temporary pumps — and will allow faster dewatering of repair trenches without auxiliary engines. "It's long overdue," the village president said when describing the operational need.
Trustees voted by roll call to approve the purchase. The board discussed the option of trading unused equipment to reduce the price but approved the purchase so the village will have the proper equipment available for future emergencies.
