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Harney County approves lease‑purchase for road loader; judge authorized to sign final documents
Summary
The county court approved a lease‑purchase of a new loader for the road department on a six‑year schedule (five payments of $90,408 and a final payment of $150,000). The court also authorized the county judge or administrator to sign the final financing documents when received.
The road department requested and the court approved authority to enter a lease‑purchase for a new loader needed at the crusher site. Road master Deb described the proposal as a six‑year lease with five annual payments of $90,408 and a final payment of $150,000; she said the equipment budget can cover the payments and the new unit will improve efficiency in rock crushing and stockpile operations.
Deb said the unit carries a multi‑year warranty and a buyback or final‑payment option; the county will keep other loaders in service across the county. The court moved to approve the purchase and to authorize the county judge/administrator to sign the final financing documents once Cateco Financial sends them.
Why it matters: The equipment is operationally important for ongoing road maintenance and chip‑seal scheduling. Commissioners confirmed the purchase is within the previously appropriated equipment budget.
Next steps: Finance staff to receive and present final contract documents for signature; the judge was authorized to sign on behalf of the county to meet procurement timelines.
