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Board approves $33,849 in ATV purchases for Rural Fire and the airport
Summary
Laurens County approved purchases of two off-road vehicles — a Honda CF Moto U 10 Pro for the Fire Department at $18,599 and a Polaris 570 Crew for the airport at $15,250 — to assist wildfire response and airport operations.
The Laurens County Board of Commissioners on May 5 approved purchase of two all-terrain vehicles for public safety and airport operations. County Administrator Bryan Rogers recommended a Honda CF Moto U 10 Pro for the Fire Department at a price of $18,599 and a Polaris 570 Crew for the airport at $15,250; commissioners voted unanimously to approve both purchases.
Commissioner Kevin Tanner moved to approve the purchases and Commissioner Gerad Mathis seconded. The meeting record identifies the two vehicle models and prices but does not specify the vendor, funding account, or delivery timeline. The board did not discuss alternative models during the recorded meeting.
The vehicles were described as needed to assist wildland firefighting (Fire Department) and to assist spraying and to pull the sweeper (Airport). No additional budget amendment or contingency was recorded in the minutes provided.
