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Dolores County approves three-year crusher lease; staff projects about $200,000 annual savings
Summary
Commissioners approved a three-year lease for a road-and-bridge crusher totaling $692,290. Staff said owning the crusher during the season could save roughly $200,000 per year, though maintenance and amortization details need confirmation.
County staff presented a three-year lease for a road-and-bridge crusher and estimated that owning or leasing the equipment would give the county more autonomy over crushing operations and could reduce annual crushing costs. "Estimated cost savings talking with our leadership at Road and Bridge ... that would save us about $200,000 a year out of the crushing budget," staff said.
Why it matters: Road maintenance and gravel supply are significant recurring expenses for the county. Staff said buying or leasing a crusher would reduce market dependence for gravel and potentially lower long-term costs, though maintenance and amortization must be budgeted.
The Chair moved to approve a three-year lease for the crusher with a total stated amount of $692,290. "I'll make a motion to approve the bridal crusher 3 year lease, for the total amount of $692,290," the Chair said; the motion received a second and passed by voice vote. The transcript records a semiannual payment structure included in the vendor documents (an advance payment followed by consecutive semiannual payments) and commissioners asked staff to obtain a clear amortization table before finalizing signatures.
Next steps: Staff will secure an amortization/payment schedule from the vendor, prepare payment paperwork (board noted a check would be cut on Monday) and provide an updated estimate of annual savings that accounts for maintenance and transportation costs.
