Fairborn authorizes purchase of new street sweeper after mechanical failure

The council authorized the purchase of a replacement street sweeper Oct. 17 after staff reported the current unit's rear engine was damaged by an over-fuel condition and a repair (estimated around $16,000) would not be fiscally prudent. Street and Equipment Maintenance Superintendent Sean Sink recommended an Elgin Crosswind with an eight-yard hopper, a five-year parts-and-labor warranty on sweeping components and a 10-year replacement plan.

Sink said the recommended purchase would be made off the State of Ohio purchasing contract through Jack Doheny Company for a price not to exceed $223,809.50. Staff arranged access to a trade-in loaner unit until the new sweeper — which will take about 45 to 60 days to build — arrives. Council approved Resolution No. 44-16 unanimously.