City of Monticello, Iowa
RESOLUTION #2026-13
Approving purchase of a Sewer Jet Truck
WHEREAS, the Monticello Water/Wastewater Department utilizes a sewer jet for various critical purposes, and
WHEREAS, The current sewer jet has begun to show its age and is reaching the end of its usefulness to the Department, and
WHEREAS, The proposed Vactor 2100 Sewer Jet, would be a significant upgrade from the existing sewer jet, and
WHEREAS, The Council finds that the trade in of the existing sewer jet with a credit of $35,000 and a net purchase price of the new unit of $555,000 is appropriate and in the best interests of the Water/ Wastewater Department and hereby finds that the purchase of same should be approved, contingent upon financing which shall be considered at the February 16 meeting, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Monticello, Iowa does hereby approve of the purchase of the 2027 Vactor 2100 Sewer Jet, with the trade-in of the current Monticello Sewer Jet, with a net purchase price in the amount of $555,000.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed hereto. Done this 2nd day of February, 2026.
Jake Ellwood, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk/Treasurer