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Commissioners approve equipment purchases, a 90-day burn ban and several grants
Summary
The court approved a $139,000 reclaimer bid, a $18,037.77 truck purchase funded from ARPA, a $53,004.50 sheriff's pistol replacement using Senate Bill 22 funds and contingency, extended the county burn ban for 90 days, and adopted multiple grant budget amendments.
Anderson County Commissioners approved several procurement, public-safety and grant actions during the October 2024 meeting.
Procurement and equipment approvals The court awarded a bid for a used Bomag reclaimer (2014, about 4,700 hours) to Michael Cranes and Equipment of Texas for $139,000; the vendor indicated delivery to Palestine could occur within days if approved. Commissioner Chapin moved to award the bid and Commissioner Hill seconded the motion, which the court approved by voice vote.
Commissioner Hill sought approval to purchase a 2019 Ford F-350 single-wheel pickup (price $18,037.77) to replace…
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