The selected machine is more expensive than the $30,000 the city originally planned to spend on a leaf vacuum, but its extra functionality is expected to save the city in the long run.

The cost will be $179,000 after the city trades in the current leaf vacuum for $25,000. The original cost of the old machinery was $90,000 in 2001.

Ardnt said the new machine will eliminate the need to have three separate machines to perform three separate functions, as the new sweeper has the ability to vacuum leaves, sweep the streets and clean gutters and sanitary sewer manholes.

"It's quite an extraordinary machine," said Public Works Director Butch Terry. "I think we can get good use out of it."

Arndt said the city had budgeted $30,000 to purchase a new leaf vacuum, which will be about the amount of the first payment on the upgraded machine. Arndt said he believes the extra money for the extra machine will be worth it in the long run.

The current street sweeper is running low on life and will need to be replaced in the next few years, Arndt said.

Purchasing an all-in-one machine will put the city ahead of the game in preparedness. Additionally, it'll let the city spread the cost out over several years instead of taking two big hits in the budget at separate times.

Arndt said the lease will be over five years. He added the city is getting a good deal with the machine because it's a demo model.