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Commission approves John Deere mower lease after discussion of equipment needs
Summary
The Hickman County commission approved a lease program for John Deere mowers and discussed equipment and vehicle needs across departments, including ARPA-funded radios for police and sewer pump failures that will require follow-up repairs.
The Hickman County commission voted to approve a lease program for new John Deere mowers after a discussion of equipment costs and fleet needs.
During discussion, staff presented competing quotes for mowers and recommended a 54-inch John Deere with a lease option. A motion to enter a lease program for two 54-inch mowers was made and seconded; Commissioner Gannon recorded the second. During a roll-call style confirmation the commissioners on the dais each voiced assent, with four recorded yes responses and no recorded no votes, and the motion carried. Staff were instructed to prepare the resolution or contract needed for signature and to confirm the lease fine print.
The mower decision came amid broader operational updates. The police chief and public-works staff described aging and high-mileage municipal vehicles and ongoing equipment needs that factored into the commission’s willingness to use a lease approach to avoid large up-front capital purchases.
Commission discussion referenced warranty comparisons between John Deere and Kubota models, anticipated annual hours and downtime concerns, and whether the lease or purchase route would be more cost-effective for the city. The monthly lease figure discussed on the record was $603.74; the exact lease term and hourly allowance referenced in the meeting were not specified in detail in the transcript and will be finalized in contract paperwork.
The commission’s approval does not itself finalize contract terms; the clerk and city manager were directed to return with the necessary resolution or contract language for any required signatures.
The commission moved on to other agenda items after confirming the mower lease direction.
