Are the new tariffs coming out of Washington affecting local government expenses? Judging by something that came up during Tuesday evening’s (July 8th) Danville City Council Public Works Committee meeting, the answer seems to be yes. Public Transportation Director Steve White stated that a new motor needed for one of the Danville Mass Transit buses will cost quite a bit more this time around. As White reflected after the meeting, he was given the reason straight forward.
Audio PlayerAUDIO: We had just replaced one four months ago. (And) in the sister bus to it, the motor blew in it. And in four months in changed almost $7,000; like $6,500 and some change. They sent a letter with a quote; and said that due to tariffs, the price was increasing.
Danville Community Development Administrator Logan Cronk (second from left) and Public Transportation Director Steve White (far right) during Tuesday evening’s Danville City Council Public Works Committee meeting.
The purchase was approved by the committee and forwarded to the full council. Meanwhile, city administration wants to purchase what is known as the old Strahl Building at 115 N. Washington for $29,900. As Community Development Administrator Logan Cronk explained afterwards, this will open up the space right in between the current Danville Mass Transit building and Bunge for an expanded Danville Mass Transit facility, which the city plans to pay for with a grant that’s been awarded to Danville. Cronk says, they want to be ready.
Audio PlayerAUDIO: Cleaning up the surrounding area; around what we’re imagining to be roughly a $6 million Danville Mass Transit renovation. There’s a grant that’s been funded to DMT, for renovation of their entire building and an expansion. So really, (it’s about) creative a nice environment for a nice transfer zone for DMT; and getting a wholistic neighborhood approach going.
That purchase was also forwarded to the full Danville City Council.