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Fort Scott commissioners approve purchase of two asphalt rollers using existing CIP funds
Summary
At a June 2 special meeting, the Fort Scott City Commission approved buying a rubber-tire roller and a steel-drum roller, estimated at about $150,000 and drawn from capital equipment funds, to allow the city to perform its own asphalt work.
The Fort Scott City Commission on June 2 approved purchasing two pieces of paving equipment — a rubber-tire roller and a steel-drum roller — using money from the city's capital improvement equipment funds. The commission voted to approve the buy at a special meeting called because the equipment vendor required a rapid decision.
Brad, a city staff member presenting the item, told commissioners the city had reviewed the machines for three months and faced a vendor deadline that required a special meeting. "So what we're looking at is a, rubber tire roller and a steel drum roller," Brad said. He said the rubber roller carries an $81,000 list price and the steel drum roller a $68,000 list price; the city expects to pay less than list for both. Brad also said the machines would include a 12-month or 500-hour powertrain and hydraulic warranty and would be delivered.
The commission discussed operational implications and training. Brad said county crews and a Caterpillar dealer would help train Fort Scott staff. He also told commissioners the city would continue to contract out milling work; the purchase is intended to let the city place asphalt and respond more quickly to local needs. "We did talk to the county. They're gonna help train us," Brad said.
Commissioners confirmed the purchase will be paid from equipment budget lines in the city's CIP plan and said the purchase leaves funds available for one additional vehicle the city still plans to buy. A commissioner asked whether the city had staff with asphalt experience; Brad said two current employees have recent paving experience and others could be trained. He estimated the two machines together would cost roughly $150,000.
A motion to purchase the two machines was made and seconded; Deputy Matthew Wells voted in favor during roll call. The meeting record as provided names the motion, a second, and a roll-call affirmation by Deputy Wells; individual roll-call votes for every commissioner were not specified in the transcript excerpt. The commission proceeded to adjourn after the vote.
Next steps include finalizing the purchase, scheduling training with county staff and the equipment dealer, and arranging delivery and any ancillary purchases (Brad said an oil-distribution truck still would be needed). Milling work will continue to be contracted out to a third party for the near term.
