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Commission denies $505,000 excavator purchase after debate over budget and staffing
Summary
The Walker County Commission declined a $505,000 purchase order for a new Greatall excavator after public-works staff cited operational need but several commissioners raised budget concerns and urged negotiating the roadside mowing contract to free staff.
The Board of Commissioners voted on Dec. 4 to deny a $505,000 purchase order to TEC Tractor and Equipment Company for a 2025 Greatall excavator after extended discussion about fleet needs, staffing and budget timing.
Bobby, the county Public Works foreman, told the board the county maintains roughly 650 miles of roadway and needs additional heavy equipment for ditching, tree removal and storm response. "When I came here 16 years ago, we had…
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