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Bannock County weighs tractor replacement after weekend breakdown; budget options discussed
Summary
County staff reported a county tractor suffered alternator failure and an oil leak that could damage the turbo; officials discussed rental scarcity, staffing constraints and possible purchase options using event funds, contingency or PILT money, and asked staff to return with quotes on Tuesday.
Bannock County staff told commissioners on July 3 that a primary tractor used for grounds and event work suffered an alternator failure and a turbo oil leak ahead of a holiday weekend, creating an urgent equipment gap.
The staff member said an alternator was ordered but expressed concern that if oil is being ingested into the turbo, running the…
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