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Coffee County approves $1.35 million finance deal for six dump trucks
Summary
The Coffee County Commission on March 9 unanimously approved a finance agreement with Cadence Equipment Finance to buy six Kenworth T880 dump trucks for $1,349,310 at 4.47% interest, with annual payments in arrears; the motion was moved by Commissioner Jim Thompson and seconded by Commissioner Jimmy Jones.
On March 9, 2026, the Coffee County Commission voted unanimously to authorize a finance agreement with Cadence Equipment Finance to purchase six Kenworth T880 dump trucks for a total of $1,349,310 at an interest rate of 4.47 percent, with annual payments in arrears. The motion was made by Commissioner Jim Thompson and seconded by Commissioner Jimmy Jones.
The agreement covers acquisition of six heavy-duty dump trucks intended for county use. County officials described the action as a capital equipment purchase to support road maintenance and public works operations; the record does not specify the department budget line or the repayment schedule beyond noting annual payments in arrears.
Commission members present for the vote were Chair Kim Ellis and Commissioners Sonny Moore, Joey Powell, Jimmy Jones, Jim Thompson and Al Miller. Commissioner Clint Grantham was recorded as absent. The motion passed with all voting Aye.
The Commission did not provide additional detail in the transcript about delivery timelines, trade-ins, or the specific department responsible for ongoing maintenance. The matter will be reflected in county financial records and appear on future agendas as required by county procurement and budgeting procedures.
