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Court approves $151,830 in flex funds to pave local roads and buys UTV for public works
Summary
Spencer County authorized $151,830 in flex funds to blacktop Lakeview Drive, Oak Lane and Coker Road, and separately approved purchase of a Ranger UTV for $18,193.96 for the road/park operation budgeted in next fiscal year.
The Spencer County Fiscal Court voted June 16 to spend $151,830 in flexible road funds to blacktop Lakeview Drive, Oak Lane and Coker Road, and separately approved buying a utility terrain vehicle (Ranger) for county use.
Why it matters: The blacktop project covers local roads identified as high need; the UTV purchase is intended for year-round maintenance uses, including seasonal snow response and park/grounds work.
Road paving: The court approved using flex funds to blacktop the three named roads, awarding a total of $151,830 for the work. Commissioners said they would coordinate scheduling after July 1 and that contractors would do the paving work during the season.
UTV purchase: The court also approved purchasing a Ranger from United Motorsports in Lexington for $18,193.96, a procurement discussed as part of next year’s equipment budget. The sale included optional parts (spreaders, windshield, etc.) and staff noted some accessories could be removed to reduce cost. The spreader alone was discussed at roughly $800 on the parts list. Commissioners said the vehicle is intended for year-round service, not only snow removal, and that the sheriff’s office and parks staff had weighed in on utility.
Budget context and timing: Court staff said the blacktop and equipment purchases will fit within approved budget lines and next-year planning; the court approved the actions by voice vote. Commissioners noted continued attention to prioritizing roads in district plans and balancing flex vs. budgeted road work.
