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County grapples with costly chip spreader and aging equipment
Summary
Officials warned that a recently purchased chip spreader has required substantial repairs and that the county is weighing trade or consolidation options to avoid repeated rebuilds of chipper equipment.
Budget reviewers described equipment problems that are increasing maintenance costs and complicating capital planning. One recently purchased chip spreader has needed significant repairs and may not represent good value at its purchase price; staff are considering trading chippers or consolidating equipment to reduce rebuild cycles.
Participants said the county has already invested in new motors and repairs on older machines and that repeated rebuilds are "nickeling and diming" the maintenance budget. They asked staff to keep the group informed about options and potential trades that could reduce near-term spending on parts and labor.
