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Commissioners approve $46,462 Kubota tractor purchase for parks
Summary
The board approved purchasing a Kubota tractor for $46,462.10 to replace aging equipment at the Vasendorp site; staff said Parks is self‑supporting and has set aside funds for such acquisitions.
Coos County commissioners approved purchasing a Kubota tractor for $46,462.10 to replace aging equipment at the Vasendorp park site. Parks staff said the acquisition is funded from Parks’ own reserves and that the department is self‑supporting, able to cover its needs and contribute to the general fund.
The purchase request described the unit as four‑wheel drive, with a cabin and attachments. A commissioner noted that market prices for similar government purchasers can be higher; Parks staff said the county price reflects government pricing and noted typical retail prices may be more than $60,000. The motion to approve the purchase was made, seconded and approved without recorded opposition.
The transcript did not include delivery timing or replacement schedule details.
