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Eddy County approves budget adjustments, Sandpoint expansion estimate and equipment reallocations
Summary
Commission approved budget adjustments (R25-108), a worst-case phase estimate related to Sandpoint landfill archaeological/BLM study work and reallocation of heavy-equipment savings to buy a side-mower tractor; staff said Sandpoint phase-5 costs were conservatively estimated and will be funded from environmental funds.
The commission approved a set of monthly budget adjustments (R25-108), a Sandpoint landfill expansion budget request related to identified BLM/archeological sites, and a reallocation of heavy-equipment budget savings for purchasing a five-foot side mower.
Finance staff said the general fund will decrease by about $149,000 in net adjustments for the month, including $120,000 for finance professional services and other reclassifications. The commission moved and approved the budget adjustments.
On Sandpoint, WSP’s BLM studies identified cultural sites that may require recovery and repatriation work. The presenter described the phase-5 estimate as a "worst case" scenario if all identified findings proceed to full study and distribution/return; the presenter asked the commission to approve funding from environmental funds to cover the estimate. Commissioners approved the allocation.
Public works asked to reallocate savings in the heavy equipment budget to purchase a side-mower (5-foot, effectively 6-foot working width) to reduce wear on tractors while maintaining bar ditches; the commission approved that reallocation. Staff also discussed researching a litter-picker attachment but said vegetation/mesquite conditions might limit its use.
