The council also approved a $131,774.00 purchase of a new Caterpillar backhoe (Model 416 AC) from Yancy Bros. Co. for the Water Department, also by a 6-0 vote.
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Royston council approves paving contract and backhoe purchase above manager's spending limit
The city council signed off on two big-ticket purchases — street repaving and a new backhoe — that exceeded what the City Manager could approve on his own.
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July 14, 2026: Purchase of new Caterpillar backhoe (Model 416 AC) for Water Department
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Royston City Council's July 14 agenda listed approval of purchases exceeding the City Manager's authority for a Caterpillar backhoe and for the 2026 Asphalt Street Paving Project.
The council approved a $71,300.00 paving contract with Stratton & Sons Construction, Inc. for the 2026 Asphalt Street Paving Project, covering Carroll, Carlton, and part of Shirley Streets, by a 6-0 vote.
The council also approved a $131,774.00 purchase of a new Caterpillar backhoe (Model 416 AC) from Yancy Bros. Co. for the Water Department, also by a 6-0 vote.
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Appeared on agendaproposedPurchases exceeding City Manager's authority for a Caterpillar backhoe and 2026 Asphalt Street Paving Project
Approval of purchases that exceed the City Manager’s authority for a Caterpillar backhoe and for the 2026 Asphalt Street Paving Project
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Purchases exceeding City Manager's authority for a Caterpillar backhoe and 2026 Asphalt Street Paving Project
Approval of purchases that exceed the City Manager’s authority for a Caterpillar backhoe and for the 2026 Asphalt Street Paving Project
Approvedconfirmed2026 Asphalt Street Paving Project for Carroll, Carlton, and part of Shirley Streets
Approved purchase: Stratton & Sons Construction, Inc. for $71,300.00
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2026 Asphalt Street Paving Project for Carroll, Carlton, and part of Shirley Streets
Approved purchase: Stratton & Sons Construction, Inc. for $71,300.00
ApprovedconfirmedPurchase of new Caterpillar backhoe (Model 416 AC) for Water Department
Approved purchase: Yancy Bros. Co. Caterpillar for $131,774.00
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Purchase of new Caterpillar backhoe (Model 416 AC) for Water Department
Approved purchase: Yancy Bros. Co. Caterpillar for $131,774.00
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