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Shorewood approves backhoe and pickup purchases totaling about $260,000
Summary
The board approved two fleet purchases: a John Deere 410 backhoe-loader for $192,009.74 and a 2026 Ford F-350 crew cab pickup for $68,267; staff said both purchases fit within the FY budget and the replaced backhoe will be declared surplus and auctioned.
Public works described two approved capital purchases during the April 28 meeting. Staff recommended purchasing a John Deere 410 backhoe-loader from Westside Tractor Sales for $192,009.74 to replace an 18-year-old unit with roughly 4,000 hours; staff said government pricing brought the purchase well under the budgeted allowance. The replacement machine will be placed into service and the existing backhoe declared surplus for auction.
The board also approved the purchase of a 2026 Ford F-350 crew cab pickup from Ron Turappelli Ford for $68,267, with staff explaining the vehicle will be assigned to the fleet department and that an existing pickup will be reassigned to facilities. Trustees asked about usage patterns and snowplow capability; staff said the F-350 will support daily crew logistics and heavier parts or equipment transport.
