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Bluff City to buy nearly-new Kubota mower/tractor and accept donated asphalt roller from county

6442876 · September 28, 2025

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The board authorized purchasing a nearly-new Kubota tractor with a mowing deck for about $20,000 and accepted a county-donated asphalt roller; public-works staff said the equipment will replace older, undersized machinery.

Bluff City approved the purchase of a nearly-new Kubota tractor with a mowing deck for about $20,000 and accepted a donated asphalt roller from Sullivan County commissioners.

Public-works staff and Mayor told the board county highway officials offered the equipment for the city’s use. Jerry and Alan (public-works staff referenced during discussion) inspected the mower and report it is a larger, newer unit than the city’s existing machine. Jerry told the board the mower’s replacement value is roughly $115,000, and county commissioners approved offering it to the city for approximately $20,000. Council members characterized the offer as a good value and moved to purchase the unit.

County commissioners also approved transferring an asphalt roller to Bluff City at no cost; staff said the roller will support upcoming paving work. The board moved and seconded a purchase motion and approved both transactions by voice vote. Staff will take delivery and handle any necessary registration, maintenance planning, and placement into the equipment inventory.