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Commissioners agree to pursue belly‑dump trailer, seek quotes for replacement dump truck and to sell surplus equipment
Summary
After extended discussion about fleet needs and availability, the commission gave staff direction to pursue a belly‑dump trailer and to obtain quotes for a new replacement dump truck while preparing surplus equipment for sale.
Marion County commissioners on March 3 discussed several fleet options and directed staff to move forward with purchasing a belly‑dump trailer, to get quotes for a replacement dump truck and to prepare surplus heavy equipment for sale.
Road and Bridge staff described the potential efficiency gains from a belly‑dump trailer combined with a tractor to pull it, noting an estimated trailer cost of about $85,000 and that a new dump truck with a complete body had recently ranged near $200,000.…
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