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Trousdale public works flags $21,115 truck repair and asks for modest budget increases amid staffing shortfall
Summary
Public works director Cliff told trustees a ruptured transmission on a 2016 truck will cost $21,115.13 to repair and requested modest increases for tires and seasonal help; he also raised concerns about low starting pay compared with peer departments.
Trousdale County’s public‑works director reported a major vehicle repair and pressed trustees for modest budget increases and staffing help.
Cliff told the board a transmission cooler rupture on a 2016 Western Star will likely require a new transmission, estimating the repair at $21,115.13. “The total for that transmission is $21,115.13,” he said, adding the department has that amount on hand for this repair but lacks funding for the…
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