Council approves purchase of riding mower not to exceed $13,000 for public works
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Council approved spending up to $13,000 from the FY2024–25 water fund budget to buy a new commercial riding lawnmower for public works to reduce mowing time and improve maintenance efficiency.
Bruceville‑Eddy’s council approved a purchase of a commercial riding lawnmower for public works, authorizing the city administrator to buy a new unit not to exceed $13,000 from FY2024–25 water‑funded budget line 50‑O0‑6608.
Public works staff explained current equipment constraints: the existing mower requires long run times to cover multiple sites (wells, behind city hall, fire hall and rights of way), and staff presented two commercial options. Staff favored a commercial‑grade model (Skag or Gravely) to reduce hours and allow the crew to cover more areas and perform roadside mowing more efficiently.
Councilmember Wiggins moved to approve the purchase not to exceed $13,000; the motion was seconded and council recorded a unanimous vote in favor.
The purchase will be funded from the water fund account identified in the agenda and staff will move forward to procure the mower.