Summary
The city is leasing seven brand-new 2026 sanitation trucks over two years instead of buying them outright — about $3.1 million total, with the dealer expected to buy the trucks back at the end. This keeps the garbage fleet fresh and repair costs low.
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Last discussed Apr 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $3.1 million over two years — roughly $210,000 of it interest — paid monthly rather than all at once.
Residents get reliable trash pickup with a newer, better-maintained truck fleet.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council — April 7, 2026
The city locked in a two-year lease for seven new garbage trucks — the third cycle of this arrangement, keeping the fleet rotation on schedule.
Finance & Administration Council Committee — March 31, 2026
The city is leasing seven brand-new 2026 sanitation trucks over two years instead of buying them outright — about $3.1 million total, with the dealer expected to buy the trucks back at the end. This keeps the garbage fleet fresh and repair costs low.
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