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Upson County opts to use a loaner vehicle for tax assessor instead of immediate purchase
Summary
After discussion of quotes to replace a totaled tax-assessor vehicle, the Upson County Board of Commissioners agreed to provide an existing county loaner vehicle for the assessor’s use now and to revisit purchasing a replacement if demand requires it.
The Board discussed replacing a tax assessor vehicle that was totaled in an accident; staff said the county solicited five quotes and that a small Chevrolet Trax was the least expensive option (the replacement cost was presented as roughly $22,000). Staff also said the county had a loaner vehicle available for short-term use and that the assessor’s office would be able to use it while longer-term fleet needs are evaluated.
Commissioners questioned whether buying a new vehicle was necessary immediately given an available county loaner. One commissioner proposed supplying the loaner now and revisiting a new purchase if operational demands made it necessary; the board agreed to that approach. Staff said ordering a replacement would take 10–12 weeks if the board later chose to purchase.
No final purchase motion was recorded at the meeting; staff noted the insurance payout for the totaled vehicle was minimal. The county manager and staff will coordinate implementing the loaner arrangement and will return to the board later if a formal purchase is recommended.
