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Borough to buy $168,000 case loader with $130,000 grant; council to advertise sale of old unit
Summary
Council agreed to buy a $168,000 case loader using a $130,000 grant, with the borough temporarily fronting about $38,000 until it advertises the current unit (estimated sale $65,000). Staff will advertise the old machine and return with bids.
The borough confirmed receipt of a $130,000 grant toward a new $168,000 case loader and moved to proceed with the purchase. The chair explained the numbers on record: "We have the grant. The cost the the grant is a 130,000. Cost is a 168 for the loader," and council discussed the need to front the difference until sale proceeds are realized.
Members instructed staff to advertise the existing loader for sale and to return with offers before final purchase authorization. Councilors estimated the current machine might fetch about $65,000 but cautioned proceeds are not guaranteed; staff will bring final sale bids and the purchase item back to council for a formal award.
