Carrollton Town Council Accepts Bids for Three Items

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The Carrollton Town Council approved bids for three items during their meeting on Monday, March 16. The council accepted the lowest bid of $24,000 from Dinges Fire Company for a new fire hose, a three-year $2,640 per year lease for 44 acres of Duderstadt Pasture land, and a $21,975 bid from Ag Power for a John Deere Z997R mower for the street department.

Why it matters

The town council's approval of these bids demonstrates their commitment to maintaining critical public safety equipment, managing town-owned land assets, and ensuring the street department has the necessary equipment to keep Carrollton's public spaces well-maintained.

The details

The council reviewed three bids for the new fire hose, ultimately selecting the $24,000 offer from Dinges Fire Company as the lowest. They also accepted the lone bid to lease 44 acres of the Duderstadt Pasture for $2,640 per year over the next three years. Finally, the council approved the $21,975 purchase of a John Deere Z997R mower from Ag Power for use by the street department.

• The Carrollton Town Council meeting was held on Monday, March 16, 2026.
• The municipal election in Carrollton is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

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