Court approves $65,000 budget transfer to replace motor grader engine
Barnes County approved a budget amendment transferring $65,000 to heavy equipment repair to replace the engine on a motor grader after an oil pump shaft sheared; commissioners discussed fleet needs, salvage value, and possible future fleet reductions.
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Road and Bridge staff told the court that a motor grader (unit 113) suffered a catastrophic engine failure after the oil pump shaft sheared while the operator was outside the machine. Staff requested a $65,000 budget amendment to move funds from fuel to heavy equipment repair to replace the engine and cover installation costs.
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