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Council approves $65,000 Premier brush chipper for public works
Summary
Council approved the purchase of a Premier brush chipper for the public works department for $65,000, a CIP-backed buy the city says will reduce recurring outside tub-grinder costs and speed debris processing.
The Mount Vernon City Council approved a $65,000 purchase of a Premier brush chipper for the public works department. Staff presented the purchase as part of the CIP and said the in-house chipper should cut annual spending on outsourced grinding.
During the item a council member moved to approve the purchase and the council carried the motion by voice vote. A council member announced, "I have approved the purchase of the premier brush chipper for the public works department in the amount of $65,000," and staff said the unit will reduce the need to rent large tub grinders each year.
The purchase was presented alongside a broader equipment discussion in which staff compared a used Vermeer unit option and noted warranty limitations on some used equipment. Council accepted staff recommendations and approved the Premier chipping unit for immediate acquisition.
