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Commission approves $85,000 New Holland tractor with $60,000 state grant
Summary
The commission approved buying a 4WD New Holland tractor with cab and rotary cutter for $85,000; the state aeronautics grant will cover $60,000 and the city CIP the $25,000 local share. Commissioners discussed blade/cutter brand (Bush Hog) and resale/disposal of the old machine.
The Airport Commission approved the purchase of a New Holland 4WD tractor with cab, bucket and a 15‑foot rotary cutter for $85,000, with $60,000 expected from a state aeronautics program and $25,000 from the airport CIP. Staff explained the purchase will replace a 25‑year‑old John Deere and reduce growing maintenance costs on older equipment.
Chad said the choice of New Holland reflects fleet maintenance considerations: "Our fleet department has all of the equipment and tools on-site to supply it and to keep those tractors running," and staff cited the Bush Hog brand for the rotary cutter at commissioners’ request. Commissioners asked about horsepower and options; staff offered to provide technical specs.
The commission moved and approved the purchase by roll call. Staff said the old tractor may be retained as a backup, transferred to another department, or sold on GovDeals if unneeded. The state bid‑contract system will be used for procurement to compare available units and prices.
