NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 10, 2026Miami-Dade
Hollywood sells unused $458,000 pothole repair machine for $72,120
The City of Hollywood has sold its Python 5000 pothole repair machine at a public auction for $72,120 after the equipment sat unused for years. The machine, originally purchased for $458,000, remained in storage at a city public works facility before being liquidated.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The sale recovers $72,120 in public funds for a piece of specialized equipment that cost taxpayers $458,000 but provided no service to the city for several years.
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personSylvain Mallette“Office manager at Accessories Machinery Limited identified as the buyer.”organizationSuperiorRoads Solutions“The Canadian manufacturer of the Python 5000.”organizationCity of Hollywood“Municipal government that purchased and later sold the equipment.”personJosh Levy“Mayor of Hollywood who presided over the initial purchase approval.”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 private company that purchased the machine at auction.”personCaryl Shuham“City Commissioner who supported the purchase.”otherPython 5000“The specific model of pothole repair machine purchased by the city.”personPeter Bieniek“Former Director of Public Works who recommended the machine.”