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Portage County Highway Committee approves purchase of two 2026 truck chassis
Summary
The committee approved purchase of two 2026 truck chassis to be delivered before November; members noted tariffs added approximately $3,500 per unit to the cost.
The Portage County Highway Committee approved the purchase of two 2026 truck chassis at its meeting on Tuesday, with staff saying the units are intended to arrive before November and that current tariffs add about $3,500 per chassis to the price.
County staff presented the equipment request as part of the 2026 capital-equipment plan and said the department will not need to pay until delivery. A committee member moved the purchase; committee members voted by voice and the chair recorded the motion as approved.
Committee discussion included whether to purchase quad‑axle models; staff said that option is not being pursued in this cycle but could be evaluated later. No roll-call vote was recorded in the transcript; members signified approval by saying "aye."
