Marion County accepts donated UTV for wildfire response, asks staff for revised trailer bids

Jun 1, 2026

Commissioners voted to accept a donated John Deere-style UTV from the Kansas Forest Service for wildland firefighting, with first-year use and reporting requirements; they requested staff seek comparable 7,000-lb trailer bids and return with refined cost and specification information.

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Marion County commissioners voted to accept a donated John Deere–style UTV from the Kansas Forest Service for use in wildland firefighting and emergency response.

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