Huron approves two Beck Motors pickups; one purchase requires reserve funds

Engineering staff Megan Eggleston told the commission Beck Motors provided both quotes through the state bid, which staff said meets South Dakota bid law requirements. The wastewater half-ton pickup was quoted at $42,508; the city had budgeted $44,000 for that purchase, and staff recommended approval.

On the second vehicle, Eggleston presented a street department pickup quoted at $47,221. The city had budgeted $44,000 for that purchase; staff said the $3,221 difference would need to come from reserves. Commissioners moved and approved both purchases by roll-call vote.

Eggleston also reminded the commission about bridge inspection funding: the state DOT bills the city for 20% of inspection costs while DOT covers the remaining 80%, and staff recommended approving the related bridge inspection item on that basis.

Next steps: staff will complete procurement under the state bid and document the reserve transfer to cover the street vehicle overage.