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County approves purchase of used floating docks for three high‑use boat ramps
Summary
Putnam County approved a single‑source purchase of used floating docks, to be placed at Drayton Island, Bostwick Boat Ramp and Veterans Memorial Park, at a total cost just under $62,000, officials said.
County staff recommended purchasing used floating docks in good condition for placement at three high‑use locations — Drayton Island, Bostwick Boat Ramp and Veterans Memorial Park — and the board approved the purchase by motion.
Staff said the docks will fill gaps at high‑utilization sites that currently lack such assets. The recommended procurement is a single‑source purchase from the same entity that assisted with a prior PECO boat‑ramp project; staff told the board purchasing through that channel would save sales‑tax dollars by buying direct from the manufacturer.
Commissioner Alexander described the purchase as “a fantastic purchase” and said the docks represent a strategic and cost‑effective investment; Commissioner Harvey said Veterans Memorial Park receives heavy use and the floating docks will be an asset. The board approved the purchase in a single vote; the staff‑presented total was $61,913.14 and the item was captioned as Resolution 2025‑335 in the packet (transcript recited the number as resolution “20 20 five‑three 5”).
Staff said the docks will be allocated to the three sites to improve public access and that procurement followed a single‑source justification tied to prior vendor relationships and direct manufacturer purchase.
