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Public works reviews ALDOT reimbursement agreement for County Road 93 and recommends compactor purchase
Summary
Public works staff reviewed a $500,000 Alabama Department of Transportation reimbursement agreement to resurface County Road 93 and recommended buying a dedicated asphalt compactor (Option C) after demoing rental units; commissioners asked for cash-balance information before authorizing procurement.
Public works presented two staff-level items to the commission on June 22: a construction‑agreement template with the Alabama Department of Transportation to resurface a section of County Road 93, and a recommendation to purchase a dedicated asphalt compactor used for paving operations.
On the construction agreement, staff said the project covers County Road 93 from County Road 262 to County Road 91 and will exclude FEMA-funded slide-repair sections. The agreement is a reimbursement contract with no percentage match from the state and includes up to $500,000 in state bridge/road funds; the county would pay contractor invoices and seek reimbursement. "It will be a reimbursement agreement," Public works official Jonathan said, noting some county cash may be needed to cover estimated costs that exceed the $500,000 grant.
On procurement, staff described three compactor options (A, B and C) with differences in horsepower (about 43–48 HP), drum widths and warranties; staff had demoed options A and C and recommended Option C based on warranty and demonstrated mat quality. Commissioners asked about expected lifespan, warranty service charges and how the purchase would be funded. Staff proposed returning at the next meeting with cash‑flow and cash‑balance details to request formal authorization for the purchase.
No final procurement vote was taken; staff will return with funding information and a formal purchase request at a future meeting.
