Greeley County boosts road spending, approves CAT motor grader and multiple transfers to Road Fund

Greeley County undertook a sustained program of road investments during 2013, including purchases of culverts and bridge materials, hiring engineering for bridge repairs, and a major equipment acquisition. The board approved sizable interfund transfers over the year to support these expenses: a $30,000 transfer from the General Fund to the Road Fund (late February), an $80,000 transfer from the Inheritance Tax Fund (April), and further transfers later in the year totaling several hundred thousand dollars across multiple motions and meeting dates (examples: $60,000 in July; $75,000–$125,000 authorized across September–October; $100,000 from Inheritance Tax + $40,000 from General in December).

In July the board compared two motor‑grader bids (Murphy Tractor/John Deere and Nebraska Machinery/CAT) and approved purchase of a CAT 12M2 grader at a net price after trade of $131,387.44; the approved bid included a $5,000 parts credit for CAT parts. The board also approved Midwest Service & Sales orders for culverts and bridge materials across multiple meetings; invoices and claims in road fund records reflect multi‑thousand‑dollar purchases for culverts, blades and pilings.

The board made these purchases and transfers by recorded motions and roll‑call votes and delegated follow‑up to the Road Superintendent and county staff for procurement and execution. Many road contracts and purchases referenced in the minutes require delivery, installation or engineering follow‑up and were funded through the transfers noted above.