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Commissioners approve 10-day rental of local excavator for culvert replacement
Summary
Facing a 38- and 48-foot culvert delivery next week, the board approved a 10-day rental of a locally offered excavator for $3,000 with county mobilization and a signed rental agreement to ensure insurance coverage.
Emmons County commissioners approved a temporary rental arrangement to support an upcoming culvert replacement west of Hazelton. Staff reported two culverts (38 feet and 48 feet) arriving next Tuesday. Commissioners discussed placement logistics — operating one excavator on each side of a creek to remove the old bridge, set the culvert sections and restore access — and rental options including a Butler quote from Fargo and a local owner’s offer.
The board voted to rent the local machine for 10 days at a flat price of $3,000, with county equipment to mobilize and demobilize the unit. Commissioners emphasized the need for a signed rental agreement that includes insurance and damage recourse before the machine is used. The motion to approve the rental carried by voice vote.
