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Facilities staff propose replacing four aging district trucks to improve safety and efficiency
Summary
Facilities staff presented a plan to replace four older district vehicles (a 2008 utility truck and three 2005 stake/lawn trucks) with updated trucks including plow and dump capability to reduce downtime and improve year-round functionality.
The district’s facilities team proposed replacing four aging vehicles — one 2008 utility truck and three 2005 stake/lawn trucks — because of wear, high repair costs and operational inefficiencies.
Assistant Director of Facilities Luke Cadeau told the board the replacements would be consolidated to two utility trucks with plows and one dump/salt/plow truck to improve year-round functionality and reduce downtime. Cadeau said the upgrades would enhance safety and operational value for the maintenance fleet.
Board members asked questions during the presentation and staff addressed concerns about cost-effectiveness and fleet needs. The item was presented for board review; the minutes do not record a motion or vote at this meeting.
Next steps: staff will return with procurement details and cost estimates if the board directs moving forward.
