Portable generator surplus review
City of BrownMichigan- Detected
- Sep 14, 2026
- 54 days ago
- Sector
- Equipment
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From the meeting
At its September 14, 2026 meeting, the city manager said the DPW portable generator is not being used and is no longer needed by the city, and staff are checking whether another community can use it. This is a disposal or transfer signal rather than a new purchase. A seller would read it as a near-term equipment replacement or surplus management opportunity.
- Meeting date
- September 14, 2026
- Agency
- City of Brown
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