PARKER — Council members opted to accrue up to $124,000 in debt to keep the city’s debris clean up services regular coming into the peak season.
Two of Parker’s debris haulers rotate service routes that residents pay $13.50 a month to maintain. With the third trash truck, or reserve truck, requiring about $8,200 in repairs, council members voted to sell the old truck purchase a new trash truck for up to $124,000 during Tuesday’s meeting.
“Most residents would feel safe if we keep the money in our reserve in case of an emergency,” said Mayor Richard Musgrave.
Public Works Department officials will return to the council with financing options at the next meeting.
In selling the reserve truck, the city expects at least $30,000 to put toward a new truck.
Council members also:
— Reinstated a lien on Premier Auto Gallery, 5137 E. Bus. Hwy. 98. According to city records, property owners requested the council approve a reduction of a $9,460 lien during an August meeting to $3,500, but none of the lien had been paid off. The council reverted its decision, and the $9,460 lien is set to be reinstated March 7 with an interest rate of 4.75 percent annually. An owner or representative of the property was not present Tuesday. Council members expressed a desire to set time limitations on future lien reductions.
— Approved a mutual aid agreement between Parker Police Department and Bay District Schools for law enforcement during emergencies.