Marshall approves skidsteer replacement; expects auction proceeds to offset cost

Feb 10, 2026

The Board authorized up to $40,000 now for a skidsteer replacement with intent to reimburse from 2027 borrowing and to use Utility Fund cash for any excess; staff expects roughly $20,000 from auctioning the old unit.

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Public Works Director Matt Pitzer told the Board a new skidsteer would cost about $44,000 and he anticipated receiving roughly $20,000 from auctioning the old unit, yielding a net cost near $24,000. The CIP had $40,000 budgeted; Administrator Brandon Bledsoe recommended using Utility Fund cash as needed now and reimbursing via a Declaration of Official Intent tied to the 2027 borrowing.

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