The Kenai City Council adopted a resolution that authorizes a budget transfer in the general fund, public works department – streets division to purchase sanding equipment. A need was identified to replace one of the city’s sanding units used in its Ford F450 for the purpose of sanding facility parking lots.
City Manager Paul Ostrander tells KSRM:
“So, this is actually a budget transfer. We had an opportunity to purchase this piece of sanding equipment. The previous sander that we had was at the end of its useful life. This was a budget transfer that just transferred money from one line item within the streets budget to this so we can purchase this new sander and be ready to go once winter hits this next winter.”
Several quotes were received, which ranged in price from $6,500 to $9,000, with The Best Shop providing the lowest cost at $6,500 and the unit is in stock and immediately available. Completing the purchase now will provide for the continued operations of the department during the winter months. According to the Director of Public Works for the city, these units wear out with use.
The purchase is replacing aging equipment and is not adding to the department’s existing inventory.