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Council approves bond reduction and public works vehicle purchases; F350 justified for heavy towing needs
Summary
Council approved a final bond reduction for Pastures Phase 3 and authorized two public works vehicle purchases (an F350 for lead water operator and a Ford Transit) under state pricing; staff explained the need for the heavier truck to tow an enclosed equipment trailer.
On the consent calendar, council approved a final bond reduction for Pastures Phase 3 and authorized the purchase of a Ford Super Duty F350 ($50,610) and a Ford Transit ($50,978) for public works. Staff explained the F350 is intended for the lead water operator to tow a large enclosed trailer with emergency and specialty equipment; the higher cost versus lighter pickups was described as modest under state contract pricing and advantageous for resale value.
Council discussed alternatives (F250 vs. F350), fuel and operating costs, and whether the heavier vehicle was necessary; Public Works staff said only a few vehicles in the fleet have the capacity the city needs to tow certain vacuum and enclosed trailers and that the state contract price narrowed the incremental cost. The motion to approve the bond reduction and the vehicle purchases passed unanimously.
