Council authorizes up to $87,000 for used truck purchase and loader repairs

Public Works reported that Truck M350GR33 (2013 model) has drivetrain issues and is being kept in two-wheel drive; the department asked to use remaining municipal fuel-depot funds to buy a used pickup for about $43,000 and to repair a loader (estimated $50,000) rather than replace it. The Public Works presenter said the loader repairs are more cost-effective than a $300,000 replacement for now.

After brief questions about mileage and condition, a councilor moved to appropriate up to $87,000 from the Municipal Fuel Depot capital account to cover the pickup purchase and loader repairs; the motion passed. The appropriation is intended to keep essential plowing and winter operations equipment serviceable for the coming seasons.