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Clarkesville council approves up to $45,000 for mobile generator at lift stations

The city will buy a used mobile generator and four transfer switches for lift stations that a city official called very important to keep running.

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April 13, 2026: Mobile Generator Purchase

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Where it stands

The Mayor and City Council voted 5-0 on April 13 to approve the purchase and installation of a used mobile generator and four transfer switches, not to exceed $45,000 for the purchase and installation costs.

The story

At a March 2 work session, the Clarkesville City Council agreed to let city staffer Joe get quotes for a mobile generator for lift stations, including an extended warranty and all compatibility equipment.

SourcesCity Council Work Session - Mar 2, 2026 - 5:00 PM: MinutesMayor and City Council - Apr 13, 2026 - 6:00 PM: Agenda PacketCity Council Work Session - Mar 2, 2026 - 5:00 PM: Agenda

On April 7, Joe Deputy discussed the need for a mobile generator with the council, saying it would be used in multiple capacities but was very important for two lift stations.

SourcesCity Council Work Session - Apr 7, 2026 - 5:00 PM: MinutesMayor and City Council - May 4, 2026 - 6:00 PM: Agenda PacketCity Council Work Session - Apr 7, 2026 - 5:00 PM: AgendaCity Council Work Session - Apr 7, 2026 - 5:00 PM: Agenda Packet

The Mayor and City Council voted 5-0 on April 13 to approve the purchase and installation of a used mobile generator and four transfer switches, not to exceed $45,000 for the purchase and installation costs.

SourcesMayor and City Council - Apr 13, 2026 - 6:00 PM: MinutesMayor and City Council - May 4, 2026 - 6:00 PM: Agenda PacketMayor and City Council - Apr 13, 2026 - 6:00 PM: Agenda PacketMayor and City Council - Apr 13, 2026 - 6:00 PM: Agenda

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Appeared on agenda
proposed

Mobile generator purchase

Discuss and Vote to Approve a Mobile Generator Purchase

Approved
unknown

Mobile generator and transfer switches purchase

not to exceed $45,000 for the purchase and installation costs

Approved
confirmed

Purchase and installation of a used mobile generator and four transfer switches, not to exceed $45,000

the purchase and installation of a used mobile generator and four transfer switches, not to exceed $45,000 for the purchase and installation costs.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Mobile Generator Purchase

Discuss and Vote to Approve a Mobile Generator Purchase

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Generator purchase

Discuss Generator Purchase

Discussed
discussed

Mobile generator purchase for lift stations

Joe Deputy discussed the need for a mobile generator, for use in multiple capacities, but very important for two lift stations.

Discussed
discussed

Purchase of mobile generator for lift stations

Joe Deputy discussed the need for a mobile generator, for use in multiple capacities, but very important for two lift stations.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Generator purchase

Discuss Generator Purchase

Approved
confirmed

Purchase of a mobile generator for lift stations

Council agreed to grant permission for Joe to get quotes to include an extended warranty and all compatibility equipment.

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Mobile Generator Purchase

Discuss Mobile Generator Purchase

Approved
unknown

Mobile generator purchase for lift stations

Council agreed to grant permission for Joe to get quotes to include an extended warranty and all compatibility equipment.

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