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Committee reviews equipment replacements and approves pilot for a robotic mower
Summary
Staff presented a multi-item equipment plan including fleet replacements and a pilot purchase of a Crest robotic mower for Connor Field; staff argued ownership of some attachments will be cost-effective versus rental.
Staff (S8) walked the committee through the equipment list for 2026 that includes scheduled replacements for the lightweight utility vehicle, small green-tractor replacement, a multi-hog boom mower attachment and a tool-cat sweeper. Staff argued the replacements are part of a 15-year fleet program and are timed to stretch life-cycle costs.
A notable addition is a pilot Crest robotic mower proposed for Connor Field. Staff described the unit as GPS-guided, capable of mowing up to two acres nightly, and positioned as a personnel-cost saving pilot. "This will be a pilot program for us... it mows up to 2 acres per night," Staff member (S8) said. Committee members reacted with curiosity and humor about theft risk and operational logistics; staff said the unit docks to a base station and is GPS-tracked.
Staff also recommended purchasing a multi-hog attachment rather than continuing to rent one, citing availability and payback from rental-cost inflation. The committee signaled general support and asked staff to include equipment financing details in the final CIP packet.
