Deanna: Why I Disagreed w/DanG

Issue: Gookin votes no on dump truck cost /HucksOnline

Deanna Goodlander: The issue that came before the Public Works committee was to replace a 25 year old dump truck that was unable to carry the loads needed for todays work resulting in time wasted while waiting for the old truck to dump and come back. Dan asked a good question about using other city trucks for the purpose. The answer from Water Department head Jim Markley was that the trucks are needed for work in the summer when all trucks are in use, however the truck would be available in the off season for snow,leaf removal for other departments. A new truck had been budgeted at a price of 100,000.00 and was a line item in the budget. The price after bidding the truck out came in at 126,000.00. This requires an approval for the additional costs. This is paid for by fees charged for water, an enterprise fund — fees for service not tax dollars. The funds are there, they simply need approval. Myself and Woody voted for the measure. It will go to the full council at the next meeting.

Question: How would you have voted on the dump truck purchase?