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Demorest City Council approves new garbage truck purchase

The city will finance a new garbage truck over seven years, a cost that flows through to the city's budget.

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August 5, 2025: Purchase of new garbage truck (Sanson) with 7-year GMA financing

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What this means now

Where it stands

The council approved purchasing the Sanson truck with seven-year financing through GMA, in a 3-1 vote with Davis dissenting.

The story

At an August 5 work session, Demorest City Council discussed a garbage truck proposal, comparing pricing of $229,512 from Sanson against $217,000 from Mac. One council member, Bryan, recommended the 20 FL Viper for its heavy-duty bed.

SourcesCity Council Minutes — 8.5.25 WS Minutes FINAL.pdfCity Council Agenda — 8.5.25 WS Agenda.pdf

The same day's regular session agenda listed consideration of the garbage truck proposal.

SourcesCity Council Agenda — 8.5.25 CC RS Agenda.pdf

The council approved purchasing the Sanson truck with seven-year financing through GMA, in a 3-1 vote with Davis dissenting.

SourcesCity Council Minutes — 8.5.25 CC RS and PH Minutes FINAL.pdf

What happened

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Discussed
discussed

Garbage truck replacement proposal

Sanson: $229,512 Mac: $217,000 Bryan recommends the 20 FL Viper due to its heavy-duty bed

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Garbage truck proposal

DISCUSSION OF GARBAGE TRUCK PROPOSAL

Appeared on agenda
proposed

Garbage truck proposal

CONSIDERATION OF GARBAGE TRUCK PROPOSAL

Approved
confirmed

Purchase of new garbage truck (Sanson) with 7-year GMA financing

The motion to approve the purchase the Sanson with seven-year financing from GMA was approved (3-1 Davis).

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