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Committee approves cutters, plow trucks and a service truck to maintain county fleet
Summary
The committee approved purchase of four Land Pride rotary cutters, one Western Star plow truck (with orders for two more), and a Ford F-250 service truck priced at $81,611; Chair Moreno said buying multiple trucks now saves about $80,000.
The Finance & Personnel Committee approved several equipment and vehicle purchases on March 10 intended to support county operations and maintenance.
Dr. Rodney Simmer moved to approve four Land Pride Flex Wing rotary cutters; the motion carried. The committee also authorized purchase of one Western Star plow truck to be paid in FY2026 and orders for two additional Western Stars to be delivered and paid in FY2027; Chair Dr. Luis Moreno said purchasing now would save about $80,000. Finally, the committee approved a new Ford F-250 Crew Cab with service body for $81,611.00 from Morrow Brothers Ford in Greenville, IL.
Members confirmed the vehicles and equipment were budgeted. The purchases were approved by voice votes and recorded as routine capital or equipment expenditures for maintenance and public-works operations.
