NewsWPLG Local 10 – Local NewsAugust 10, 2026Miami-Dade
City of Hollywood sells unused $458,000 pothole machine for $72,120
The City of Hollywood has sold its Python 5000 pothole repair machine at public auction for $72,120 after the equipment sat unused at a public works facility for years. The machine, originally purchased for $458,000, was disposed of following a period of inactivity.
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The sale recovers $72,120 in public funds for equipment that remained idle for years after an initial investment of $458,000.
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personSylvain Mallette“Bureau chief of the purchasing company”organizationSuperiorRoads Solutions“Manufacturer of the machine”organizationCity of Hollywood“Purchased and later sold the equipment”organizationWPLG Local 10“News outlet that investigated the purchase”personJosh Levy“Mayor of Hollywood”personKevin Biederman“City Commissioner”organizationAccessories Machinery Limited“Purchaser of the machine”personCaryl Shuham“City Commissioner”otherPython 5000“The specific model of pothole repair machine sold.”personPeter Bieniek“Former Public Works Director”