ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: May 13, 2026 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent - Miscellaneous TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Randy McKeegan, Finance Director
DATE: April 22, 2026
SUBJECT: Purchase of a Caterpillar bucket for the Streets Division within the Public Works Department (unbudgeted)
1. Purchase of an unbudgeted Caterpillar bucket for the Streets Division within the public Works Department.
2. Appropriate $1,994 to the Public Works Department’s Operating Budget within the Equipment Management Fund to complete the purchase.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend approval of the appropriation and purchase.
BACKGROUND:
This unbudgeted purchase of a Caterpillar bucket to be used with a wheel loader for the Streets Division within the Public Works Department will replace a unit that has major damage and is in need of costly repairs. Due to the needed repairs and equipment exceeding its life expectancy, it is not economically feasible to proceed with repairs. The unit will be replaced with a newer and more efficient unit. Staff have received previous approval of this unbudgeted purchase.
Staff recommend an appropriation in the amount of $1,994 to fund the cost of an unbudgeted Caterpillar bucket for the Streets Division within the Public Works Department. Funds recouped through rental rates will be applied towards the purchase of the new unit.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This unforeseen purchase is unbudgeted and will require an appropriation of $1,994 to the Public Works Department’s Operating Budget within the Equipment Management Fund.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Reliable Infrastructure
ATTACHMENTS:
Approved Unbudgeted Paperwork