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Jackson County approves purchase of asphalt paver to begin strip‑paving program
Summary
After reviewing three vendor options, commissioners approved buying a Caterpillar-model asphalt paver (CAP AP655/P65?) and authorized staff to proceed with training and deployment. County staff said the purchase can be funded from the general fund cash balance and that crew assignments will be adjusted to operate a county paving program.
The Jackson County Commission voted on Feb. 24 to approve the county’s purchase of an asphalt paver to support an in‑house strip‑paving program.
Public works staff presented a comparison of three manufacturers — the transcript-listed options included Vogele, Caterpillar and Rotech — and recommended the Caterpillar machine (identified in meeting discussion as the preferred option). Staff described dealer support, warranty comparisons and…
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