Sinking Spring approves $283,400 wheel loader purchase, to be reimbursed if LSA grant awarded
Summary
Council authorized use of capital funds to buy a $283,400 wheel loader via COSTARS, noting an existing $113,304 LSA grant and an outstanding application for additional LSA funding; the borough will seek reimbursement if the award comes through by Sept. 15.
Manager Michael Hart presented a proposal to purchase a new wheel loader through COSTARS at a total price of $283,400 to replace an aging, expensive-to-repair state-surplus machine. He reported the borough already holds an LSA grant for $113,304 toward the purchase and has applied for an additional LSA State Grant for the full purchase price, with award results expected on Sept. 15.
After discussing timing and grant restrictions, council approved using capital funds to complete the purchase immediately with the understanding the borough will seek reimbursement from LSA if the additional grant is awarded. The action preserves the borough's operational capacity but creates an interim capital draw of approximately $170,000 until reimbursement.
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