NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 10, 2026Miami-Dade
Hollywood sells unused pothole repair machine for $72,120 after $458,000 purchase
The City of Hollywood has sold a Python 5000 pothole repair machine at public auction for $72,120, years after purchasing the equipment for $458,000. The machine had remained unused in a public works facility for several years prior to the sale.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – EspañolWhy It Matters
The sale recovers a portion of the $458,000 in public funds originally spent on equipment that sat idle for years, impacting the city's management.
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Who's Mentioned
personSylvain Mallette“Office manager at Accessories Machinery Limited who bought the machine.”organizationSuperiorRoads Solutions“The manufacturer of the Python 5000.”organizationCity of Hollywood“Municipal government that purchased and later sold the equipment.”personJosh Levy“Mayor of Hollywood who supported the initial purchase.”personKevin Biederman“City Commissioner who supported the purchase.”personJoann Hussey“Director of communications for Hollywood.”personDaniel Yun“Representative for SuperiorRoads Solutions.”organizationAccessories Machinery Limited“The Canadian company that purchased the machine.”personCaryl Shuham“City Commissioner who supported the purchase.”otherPython 5000“The pothole repair machine at the center of the financial loss.”personPeter Bieniek“Former Director of Public Works who presented the machine to commissioners.”