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Road superintendent proposes renting mini‑excavator, retooling equipment sinking fund for future purchases
Summary
Banner County's road supervisor recommended renting a mini excavator for roughly $8,500 annually while building an equipment sinking fund and converting the motor grader allocation to a broader equipment purchase fund to finance future heavy equipment replacements.
Road department staff outlined equipment, rental and capital plans at the July 15 budget workshop, including short‑term rental and long‑term purchase options and a proposal to consolidate equipment sinking funds.
Road presenter Eric told commissioners he could rent a mini excavator for about $8,500 per year or purchase a like‑new machine for roughly $105,000. He recommended renting for immediate needs and saving annually into an…
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