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Commissioners approve intent and motions to secure mower, tractor and consider excavator purchase
Summary
Daniels County commissioners moved Dec. 15 (year not specified in transcript) to sign a letter of intent for a mower, discussed an extended warranty option, and instructed staff to pursue financing and delivery details for a tractor and a possible used excavator; motions were carried by voice vote.
At the Dec. 15 meeting (year not specified in the transcript), the Daniels County Board of Commissioners authorized staff to sign a letter of intent for a new mower to secure delivery in time for next year's mowing season and discussed financing options for a tractor and the possible purchase of a used excavator.
Commissioner moved to sign the letter of intent for the mower to hold the unit for the county; another commissioner seconded and the motion passed by voice vote. Commissioners discussed an extended warranty option (estimated at roughly $7,000) and agreed the county could decide on warranty purchase within 90 days of equipment delivery.
On a separate procurement opportunity, the road supervisor described a used excavator that could be purchased if the county could arrange financing or reallocate budget lines (discussed were culvert and bridge funds as candidates). Commissioners prioritized the mower as a near-term need and directed staff to get firm quotes, financing terms, and delivery timelines for the mower and the tractor, and to inquire whether payment could be deferred to the next fiscal year for the excavator if needed.
Next steps: staff to obtain binding quotes, confirm financing options, and return with documentation for signatures and any required budget amendments.
