Ocala City Council members will vote next week on a $1.7 million request to replace aging municipal vehicles, including clam and dump trucks, and specialized equipment for several city departments.
Council members will consider a request to spend $1,717,330 to acquire 15 new vehicles and pieces of equipment for the city’s public works and water resources departments on Tuesday, March 17.
If approved, the largest portion of the expenditure will be for two clam trucks with route assist, totaling $522,306. A $295,996 patch truck and a $164,187 dump truck will also be purchased, according to city records…