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Commissioners defer $54,090 Kubota utility-vehicle purchase for county jail after questions on use and alternatives
Summary
Shawnee County commissioners deferred a request from the Department of Corrections to buy a $54,090 Kubota utility vehicle, asking staff to consult Facilities, Public Works and Finance and to evaluate alternatives including contracted snow removal. The board voted 3-0 to delay the decision for one week.
The Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners on Jan. 30 voted to defer for one week a request by the Department of Corrections to buy a Kubota utility vehicle priced at $54,090.53.
Why it matters: Department of Corrections officials said the vehicle would replace outdated equipment used by inmate work crews and county maintenance staff for tasks including snow removal, grounds work and brush clearing. Commissioners requested more information about usage frequency, long-term costs and whether other departments or contractors could meet occasional needs.
What staff requested
Bridal Colt, representing the Shawnee County Department of Corrections, told the board the department has older tractors and equipment that are no longer serviceable and that inmate work crews and maintenance staff need a maneuverable machine capable of handling sidewalks, parking lots and seasonal work. Colt said the model under consideration can accept multiple implements (blade, spreader, snowblower) and that…
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