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Commissioners approve larger equipment purchases and review FY25 finances; county outlines tax hearing schedule
Summary
The board approved over $700,000 in equipment and service quotes, heard a pre-audit FY25 financial report showing revenue above projection, and outlined three upcoming public hearings on the millage rate; commissioners said they intend a net reduction in the overall tax rate despite required advertising procedures.
Stevens County commissioners approved five invoices and quotes over $10,000 on July 22, authorized purchases and received a fourth-quarter (pre-audit) financial report for fiscal year 2025. Approved quotes included: $36,000 for a year of support for Flock Safety cameras (Sheriff's Office), a $411,000 quoted price for a new ambulance (Osage) to secure current pricing, $47,854 for a tractor/loader and cutter for the county landfill (James Short), $13,839.77 for gasoline (Acre Oil Company) and $230,000 for two boom mowers from Reynolds Warren Equipment Co. The board approved the items in a bundled vote. (Finance staff presentation / board action) Finance director James Elrod presented pre-audit FY25 figures and said total general-fund revenue was about $23.2…
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