NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 10, 2026Miami-Dade
City of Hollywood sells unused $458,000 pothole machine for $72,120
The City of Hollywood has sold a Python 5000 pothole repair machine at public auction for $72,120 after the equipment sat unused for years. The machine, originally purchased for nearly half a million dollars, was stored at a city public works facility.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The sale recovers $72,120 in public funds for a piece of equipment that cost the city $458,000 and remained idle for years.
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personSylvain Mallette“Bureau chief of Accessories Machinery Limited identified as the purchaser.”organizationSuperiorRoads Solutions“The Canadian manufacturer of the Python 5000 that disputed the city's claims of ”organizationCity of Hollywood“The municipal government that purchased and subsequently sold the machine.”personJosh Levy“Mayor of Hollywood who supported the initial purchase and later commented on the”personKevin Biederman“City Commissioner who supported the initial purchase.”personJoann Hussey“Director of communications, marketing and economic development for Hollywood.”personDaniel Yun“Representative for SuperiorRoads Solutions.”organizationAccessories Machinery Limited“The private construction equipment supplier in Montreal that purchased the machi”personCaryl Shuham“City Commissioner who supported the initial purchase.”otherPython 5000“The specific model of pothole repair machine sold by the city.”personPeter Bieniek“Former Public Works Director who initially recommended the machine.”