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In the News: Council approves purchase of two vehicles
Posted on July 6, 2017
Originally published in the Franklin Free Press.
The Russellville City Council met at City Hall on Monday, July 3 to approve a number of items on the agenda.
Originally, there were eight items on the agenda, but during the work session, one item was omitted. Item No. 6, which asked the council to consider approving quotes received for roof repairs at the John Blackwell Sports Complex, was taken off.
With only seven items, the meeting was shorter than usual. The council unanimously approved the Jam on Sloss Lake contracts. The Fourth of July celebration, according to Mayor David Grissom, was a success.
“It went great,” he said. “According to our police department and those who were doing our parking, we estimated it was our biggest crowd ever.”
“Every year the event continues to grow, and I am always getting positive feedback about it.”
And they approved the solicitation of bids for the construction of the community storm shelter at the John Blackwell Sports Complex.
The council also approved the purchase of two vehicles from the Alabama Department of Transportation. One vehicle was a used pickup truck, which the city agreed to purchase for $22,475. That vehicle will be used by the Russellville Parks and Recreation Department.
“The department received some funding from the Summer Feeding Program,” Grissom said. “Some of that money was designated specifically to purchase new equipment or vehicles.”
The other vehicle is a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe which cost the city $37,000. That vehicle will be utilized by the administrative department.
The next city council meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 17.