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Commissioners authorize $20,082.95 from contingency to repair county digger truck
Summary
After testing revealed a purchased digger truck did not work, the court approved $20,082.95 to replace hydraulic components and test the unit, citing that repairs are far cheaper than buying a new similar truck (approx. $280,000).
The court approved using $20,082.95 from available appropriations (contingency) to repair a recently acquired digger truck that failed testing. County staff described the repairs as including replacement of the hydraulic motor and pump plus labor and testing; the estimate was presented as far less expensive than purchasing a new comparable truck, which staff cited as roughly $280,000.
Commissioners approved the appropriation by voice vote and authorized the county to proceed with repairs so the unit can be used for tasks such as drilling pole holes at soccer fields and other precinct work. Staff noted prior costs for digging similar holes had been tens of thousands of dollars, supporting the repair as cost-effective.
The court recorded no further amendments to the repair scope; staff will proceed with the repair and test the unit once parts are installed.
