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Fiscal Court approves new tractor and mower; authorizes bid advertisement for police SUV
Summary
The court approved purchase of a 2019 M5-111 HDC tractor ($57,125) and a DB 2660 rotary mower ($10,900) and authorized the County Judge Executive to advertise for bids for a police-equipped Ford Explorer. Purchase approvals were unanimous.
During the April 1 meeting the Spencer County Fiscal Court approved equipment purchases recommended by the Equipment Committee and authorized soliciting bids for a police SUV.
Esq. J. Moody described market conditions and recommended purchasing new equipment from Holbrook after used-equipment bids failed to meet specifications. The court voted to purchase a new 2019 M5-111 HDC with bucket for $57,125 and a DB 2660 rotary mower for $10,900 (total $68,025); motion made by Esq. Brewer, seconded by Esq. M. Moody and recorded as passing with all members present voting "aye." The minutes note budget funds were available for the purchase.
On the vehicle side, the court received no qualifying bids for a used Ford Explorer. The court authorized the County Judge Executive to advertise for bids for a new, police-equipped Ford Explorer for the sheriff's department (motion by Esq. Travis, second by Esq. Beaverson; recorded as "aye"). The sheriff explained staffing plans and timing for new officers to obtain vehicles and asked county leaders to consider where insurance-settlement proceeds and auction receipts could be applied toward a purchase.
Why it matters: Approving the equipment purchase affects capital spending and the road/maintenance fleet; authorization to bid for a police SUV relates to public safety capacity and patrol resources.
Next steps: Vendor purchase order and procurement actions; public advertisement for a police-equipped Ford Explorer per the court's direction.
