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Commission approves purchase of two heavy‑duty bush hogs for road maintenance
Summary
The county engineer received authorization to purchase two 7‑foot heavy‑duty bush hogs at $9,650 each to bring the fleet to four usable mowers; commissioners approved the request by voice vote.
Choctaw County commissioners authorized the county engineer to purchase two 7‑foot commercial‑grade bush hogs, at $9,650 each, to increase the county’s fleet of mower implements.
The engineer said the units are heavy‑duty commercial models with 210‑horsepower gearboxes and optional dual‑wheel configurations and chain guards. The requested purchase — $19,300 total — would increase the number of newer bush hogs available to match four county tractors. The engineer recommended buying the units from a local supplier who has previously supplied the county.
Commissioner Jackson moved to approve the purchase; Commissioner Dahlgren seconded and the motion passed on voice vote.
Ending: The engineer may shop for a lower price if available but was authorized to proceed with the purchase up to the requested amount.
