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Road and Bridge plans new graders, shop work and a multiuse service truck; commissioners and staff discuss financing and uses
Summary
County staff described a plan in the 2026 capital budget for three new graders (with associated loans/trade‑ins), funding for a partial shop and multiple vehicle purchases including a service truck with a crane; commissioners asked about lifecycle, leasing vs. buying, and whether the crane truck replacement can be repurposed or auctioned.
Road and Bridge staff and county finance presented 2026 capital items and a multi‑year plan that includes three new graders, shop work and a combined service truck with a crane.
Staff said the three graders appear as assets in the capital budget (about $1.4 million total) and that the purchase is offset by a loan and trade‑in credits, producing no net budget impact in the capital column. Commissioners asked whether the graders would be leased or purchased; staff said the graders are being…
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