Jasper council approves $471,270.58 Mantis tractor to replace fire‑lost John Deere
Summary
The Jasper City Council approved the purchase of a Mantis tractor from Alamo Group Municipal Mowing Solutions, LLC for $471,270.58 to replace a John Deere tractor lost in a fire. Council split 3–2, with the purchase to be funded from interest on SRMPA funds.
The Jasper City Council on Nov. 10 approved the purchase of a new Mantis tractor from Alamo Group Municipal Mowing Solutions, LLC for $471,270.58 to replace a John Deere tractor lost in a fire. Council Members Bob Mayhar and Lequin Hilderbrand voted in favor; Council Members Mamie Horn and Angel McCroskey voted against. Mayor Clark McLane cast the tie-breaking vote in favor, resulting in a 3–2 passage.
Public Works Director Bob Gary and Light and Power Superintendent Lee Wellman presented the tractor as a replacement option and outlined benefits for city operations. Council debated whether to table the purchase—Mamie Horn moved to table, seconded by Angel McCroskey, but that tabling motion failed 2–3 after Mayor McLane broke the tie. The final motion authorized purchase using interest from SRMPA funds.
Council did not record further procurement conditions or delivery timelines in the minutes. The action record lists the vendor as Alamo Group Municipal Mowing Solutions, LLC and the stated funding source as interest generated by SRMPA funds.
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