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County seeks $137,677 replacement for recycling center baler after catastrophic failure
Summary
County staff requested $137,677 to replace a Becker Complete compactor/baler at the William Few Recycling Center after a catastrophic failure; the purchase was unbudgeted and staff proposed using TAVT funds; commissioners moved the item to consent.
County planning and recycling staff requested authorization to purchase a replacement Becker Complete compactor/baler for the William Few Recycling Center at a cost of $137,677, citing a catastrophic failure of the existing unit.
Presenters said the current cardboard compactor and conveyor system was purchased about 12 to 13 years ago, has been repaired multiple times and that parts are now hard to obtain. Staff said the failure occurred after the FY26 budget submission, so the replacement was not included in the adopted budget. The recommended funding source is TAVT funds (title ad valorem tax), and staff said they had set aside a TAVT line code for the purchase.
The item was moved to consent during the meeting; no additional procurement alternatives or warranty details were presented in the excerpt. Staff indicated the replacement was recommended because continued repairs were not sustainable given increased volumes and hours of operation at the recycling center.
