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County plans $123,000 golf‑course equipment purchase funded in CIP
Summary
Staff told commissioners they plan to replace two long‑lived pieces of golf‑course equipment identified in the county’s six‑year CIP: a Hopper/Oraco Max (about $63,000) and a sprayer (replacement of a 19‑year‑old unit), with Meadowood contributing 40% to the shared machine; staff said purchases are budgeted in enterprise funds.
Spokane County staff presented a capital equipment request on May 5 for two pieces of golf‑course machinery identified in the county’s six‑year capital improvement plan. Staff said the existing equipment has exceeded expected useful life—one item lasted 25 years instead of a projected 10—and that replacements are budgeted in the golf enterprise fund.
The first item, a Hopper/Oraco Max used for course debris and maintenance, was described as shared between the county’s two courses with Meadowood contributing roughly 40% of the cost. The second is a replacement sprayer; staff said the current sprayer is 19 years old and overdue for retirement. Staff estimated the combined total including tax at just over $123,000 and said purchasing would proceed under an Omnia National contract and be scheduled on an upcoming legislative agenda.
Commissioners had no objection and staff said they would bring the purchase forward for legislative approval.
