Truck purchases come in under budget

Three new township trucks should end up costing less than officials first thought.

Last week council approved  three tenders for pick-up trucks included in the 2011 budget, which came in at a combined $13,596 less than the original estimate. The tenders approved were as follows:

- $23,354 for a 2011 GMC Sierra for the building department (originally budgeted at $24,000);

- $26,152 for a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado for the fire department (budgeted at $35,000); and

- $25,898 for a 2011 Chevrolet Silverado for the public works department (budgeted at $30,000).

All the approved tenders were provided by Larry Hudson Chev Buick GMC in Listowel, which had the lowest of two tenders; the others were from Listowel City Ford.

Staff members noted the prices may increase with options required by each department, but the trucks should still come in under budget.

“It’s always nice to have some money left over,” said Mayor Bruce Whale.

Council unanimously approved the purchase of the three trucks.