What: Three five-year lease resolutions for the Department of Environmental Management: three compacting refuse trailers (Res. 721-26, about $191,000 a year), 11 flatbed trucks with hydraulic pump units (Res. 722-26, about $409,000 a year) and three heavy-duty truck tractors (Res. 723-26, about $205,000 a year).
Where it stands: Each forwarded to Council with a favorable recommendation by the Finance Committee on 2026-11-05, 8-0 (one member excused).
Next: Council vote on the resolutions.
Details
Together about $805,000 a year, roughly $4 million over five years, as James E. Hustace summed it up; the department said the leases are budgeted this year.
The department said the trailers are at the end of their service life (many 10 years or older against a typical 5 to 7), the pump trucks date from 2005 to 2008, and it is renting five tractors. Fleet replacement is cycled over several years.
A member also raised concern about the remaining lifespan of the West Hawaii landfill, which he said is much shorter than represented eight years ago.
Res. 721-26, 722-26 and 723-26 each forwarded favorably, 8-0. Department staff including Mike Rivera answered questions on fleet condition, supply and rental costs.