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Council approves up to $104,000 for tractor/trailer despite concerns about equipment-line balance
Summary
Council members approved purchase of a replacement piece of equipment not to exceed $104,000 from line item 11-69, with members flagging that the account balance (reported at about $78,000) could be overspent and may require reappropriation in August.
The Jennings County Council approved a motion to purchase a piece of equipment not to exceed $104,000, to be paid from line item 11-69. Members raised concerns that the purchase could overspend the equipment line, which one council member said was down to about $78,000.
During discussion, members noted the equipment line had already been extended this year and cautioned about using the LRS fund for additional purchases. One council member said reappropriation in August was an available remedy if the line were overspent.
A motion to approve the purchase was moved and seconded and the chair called for a voice vote. The council then took the vote and proceeded to the next item.
Speakers pressed for clarity on whether the proposed unit was still under warranty and discussed timing for putting the unit into service. The item passed by voice vote and staff were directed to proceed with procurement under the authorized limit.
