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Scurry County approves financing plan to acquire asphalt zipper for road repairs

Scurry County Commissioners Court · October 15, 2024
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Summary

After negotiating a lower purchase price and trade‑in credits, commissioners approved financing to acquire an asphalt zipper, directing payment from road maintenance funds and allowing multi‑year payment terms to spread budget impact.

Commissioners approved acquiring an asphalt zipper — a pavement‑rehabilitation machine used to strengthen road bases and prepare surfaces for chip seals — after staff reported negotiated price reductions and trade‑in credits. The purchase will be funded from the road maintenance fund (account 3304) with payment terms spread over several years to reduce a single‑year budget shock.

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