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Noxious‑weed program trims capital ask; county evaluates repurposing truck beds and trailer option
Summary
Noxious‑weed staff reduced a proposed part‑time groomer budget and recommended a single operator model; they also proposed using a recently purchased truck plus a new trailer for winter work to avoid buying a new full truck, and discussed repurposing an older truck as a budget option.
Noxious‑weed staff asked commissioners to approve a trimmed operating and capital budget after reviewing equipment needs and options to reduce cost by repurposing existing vehicles.
Lede: Noxious‑weed managers said they reduced the part‑time groomer budget to $9,000 after the groomer preferred to operate solo, and presented a plan to equip an existing truck with a flatbed plus a 30‑foot dovetail trailer (roughly $29,000 for the trailer and $5,500 to add a flatbed) rather than purchasing a…
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