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Commission approves $202,000 CAT backhoe purchase for solid‑waste operations
Board of Franklin County Commissioners · January 7, 2026
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Summary
Franklin County commissioners approved the purchase of a 2025 CAT backhoe for $202,000 from Foley Equipment, to be paid from the self‑funded solid waste special fund; staff cited equipment downtime and increased tonnage as reasons for the purchase.
County solid‑waste staff recommended the purchase of a 2025 CAT 420 backhoe from Foley Equipment and the commission approved the purchase on Jan. 7. Staff said the new machine will replace an aging 2010 JCB that spent more time off‑site for repairs than in service.
"It would be at a total cost of $202,000," Peg (solid‑waste…
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