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Road & Bridge seeks permission to bid on used bucket truck; commissioners give preliminary approval up to $45,000
Summary
Road & Bridge staff reported a used bucket truck at auction and asked permission to bid up to $45,000. Commissioners gave verbal approval and asked staff to inspect the vehicle before finalizing any purchase; multiple county equipment funds were identified as potential sources.
Road & Bridge leadership told commissioners about a used 2021 bucket (boom) truck offered at auction in Nixon, Missouri, and requested permission to inspect the vehicle and to place bids up to $45,000.
Staff explained the intended uses — trimming roadside trees, quarry maintenance, and safer in‑house repairs — and described the truck’s condition and mileage as shown in auction photos. Commissioners discussed funding options and identified three funds that could pay for equipment: a special machinery account (approximately $77,000 available), a pilot fund for river and bridge (approximately $67,000), and an equipment reserve account that recently received a deposit of about $113,000. Commissioners gave staff verbal authorization to inspect the truck and to bid up to $45,000 if the vehicle passes inspection. Staff will return with the outcome and proposed funding source if they place a bid or complete a purchase.
No formal motion to obligate county funds was recorded at the meeting; commissioners recorded agreement to allow staff to inspect and pursue a purchase if warranted.
