What it means: The DPW Jet Vacuum Truck is used by Sewer and Drain Division to clean catch basin, manhole, drainage and sewer systems. The funding will come from the Unassigned Fund Balance, which means that there will be no new tax impact in 2024.
Those in favor say: With interest rates high, it was deemed more favorable to purchase the truck outright, rather than lease. The existing Vac truck is rusting to a point that holes are forming, seals are weakened and not replaceable and vacuum suction is decreasing. The new truck will have increased capacity, making it more efficient with less dumping. There will be more power for vacuuming, giving us the ability to perform maintenance to areas that were not serviceable previously. The jetting capabilities are also increased. The retiring truck was a 6-wheeler; the replacement truck will be a 10-wheeler.
Those opposed say: No one spoke against this Article at the Deliberative Session.
Fiscal impact: This Article proposes the use of the Unassigned Fund Balance to pay for the truck. The taxpayer will not see any increased cost in 2024 if this proposal is approved by the voters.