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Commissioners approve three‑year crusher lease; officials cite roughly $200,000 annual savings
Summary
Board approved a three-year lease for a road-and-bridge crusher reportedly costing $692,290.29, with staff estimating about $200,000 in annual savings compared with current gravel-purchase practices; commissioners asked for a full payment/amortization schedule.
Dolores County commissioners voted April 27 to approve a three-year lease for a road-and-bridge crusher, with staff presenting estimated cost-savings over current gravel purchases.
Chair (Speaker 2) summarized the proposal and projected savings, saying staff estimated “that would save us about $200,000 a year out of the crushing budget.” Speaker 7 (Dennis, the county attorney) and staff asked the vendor to provide a full amortization or payment schedule so the board could see buyout amounts and evaluate early‑payoff options; county staff confirmed the proposed lease documents include semiannual payments.
Chair moved to approve the three-year lease for a total amount announced in the meeting as $692,290.29; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. Commissioners directed staff to obtain a detailed amortization schedule and a clear buyout ledger from the vendor before finalizing administrative signatures or issuing payments.
