University Heights Seeks Emergency Burns Backhoe Purchase

University Heights requested authorization for an emergency purchase of a JCB 3CX Plus backhoe from Burns Industrial Equipment. The $140,300 purchase would be financed through a five-year lease-to-own arrangement to replace the City's failed Case backhoe.

Document date · September 24, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$140,300.00; $32,554.80 annually over a five-year lease-to-own term; quote lists $130,800.00 for the backhoe and $9,500.00 for the hydraulic hammer attachment

Contract type

EQUIPMENT

Contract term

5-year municipal lease with $1 buyout

Renewal date

2031-09-30

Renewal

Five-year lease-to-own arrangement with a $1 buyout; no renewal provision stated.

Document type

Packet

Source document

City of University Heights Packet Council Meeting Documents September 2026

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the equipment contract by City of University Heights?

Burns Industrial Equipment was awarded this equipment contract by City of University Heights, as recorded on September 24, 2026. The contract value is $140,300.00; $32,554.80 annually over a five-year lease-to-own term; quote lists $130,800.00 for the backhoe and $9,500.00 for the hydraulic hammer attachment.

How much is the Burns Industrial Equipment contract with City of University Heights worth?

The Burns Industrial Equipment contract with City of University Heights is valued at $140,300.00; $32,554.80 annually over a five-year lease-to-own term; quote lists $130,800.00 for the backhoe and $9,500.00 for the hydraulic hammer attachment, covering equipment work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Equipment contract, documented as a packet record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of University Heights Packet Council Meeting Documents September 2026 (Packet), dated September 24, 2026 from City of University Heights. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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