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Dickinson County authorizes up to $30,000 to buy flatbed truck and 1,000-gallon tank for noxious weed operations
Summary
The commission approved spending no more than $30,000 to acquire and outfit a 2-ton flatbed truck with a 1,000-gallon tank for the county noxious weed department, to reduce downtime in southern parts of the county.
The Dickinson County Commission authorized county staff to buy a 2-ton flatbed truck and a 1,000-gallon tank for the noxious weed department, not to exceed $30,000 for purchase and outfitting.
Staff said the current vehicle used in the southern part of the county requires frequent returns to refill a 500-gallon tank, consuming 10 to 12 hours a week in transit time. Public Works Director Martin Tannehill reported that a new 2-ton truck with a 1,000-gallon tank would eliminate those returns and increase efficiency. Commissioners were told the county expects to sell the current truck (estimated resale $5,000–$6,000) and that the net out-of-pocket cost would be roughly $30,000.
County staff said the purchase would come from the noxious weed capital reserve; during discussion staff referred to a healthy capital balance (described in the meeting as about $540,000, and also referenced as roughly $500,000 in exchange during budget discussion). The commission approved the purchase by motion; staff said the truck could be ready in about 30 days after purchase and outfitting.
Officials noted the purchase was previously discussed at a study session and that making the department more efficient would avoid additional staff time spent on refilling trips.
