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Carefree Truth #430

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Issue #430, October 2, 2015

 

 

 

Gary Neiss commended Travis Johnson, manager of the Public Works Department (PWD).  The 4 man team is multi talented, very hard working, and dedicated to the community. One of the many tasks they perform is the removal of desert growth that encroaches on the streets' rights of way.  This growth can limit visibility, and can force cars towards the center of the road, creating safety issues.  Roots can undermine the dirt beneath the streets, causing the asphalt to crack, creating maintenance issues.

 

 

 

In the past, the Town has used a Bobcat with a rotary attachment.  This is a small piece of equipment, and the work is quite time consuming.  There is better equipment today which would expedite pruning.  A John Deere Utility Tractor and its associated accessories would cost approximately $72,000 under the State Purchasing Contract.  This item was not budgeted under the PWD for the 2015/16 fiscal year, so the money would be taken from the Contingency Fund, which is used for unanticipated expenses and opportunities.  

 

 

 

Councilman Mike Farrar asked how much money was in the Contingency Fund before the purchase of the tractor.  Mr. Neiss replied that the fund currently has $190,000.

 

 

 

Mayor Les Peterson said the 4 man PWD team safeguards 105 miles of Town owned streets, and their job includes storm clean-ups.  The tractor would extend their ability to maintain the streets and would increase the quality of the results,  significantly enhancing the appearance of the Town in a number of ways.  He supported this purchase 100%.

 

 

 

Mr. Johnson thanked the Council for considering the purchase, saying it would make their jobs easier and faster.  This would allow them to take much better care of the Town. 

 

 

 

The Council unanimously approved the purchase.  Delivery is expected in 1-2 months.

 

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Lyn Hitchon

 

 

 

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