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Yankton to buy compact excavator for parks; commissioners debate use of cemetery perpetual‑care funds
Summary
The commission approved buying a compact excavator for the Parks Department but discussed whether cemetery perpetual‑care principal could fund part of the purchase; city staff and the city attorney said ordinance and state statutes limit use of perpetual‑care principal to endowment-like treatment.
The Yankton City Commission approved purchase of an E35 Bobcat compact excavator for $61,048.06 for the Parks Department during its Nov. 12 meeting, but the motion prompted a substantive discussion about how to pay for the unbudgeted equipment.
City Manager Leon and Parks staff described operational difficulties using existing equipment for cemetery and creek work and argued the enclosed‑cab mini‑excavator would improve safety and efficiency for staff and reduce risk to grave markers. Staff proposed funding the purchase from…
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