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Road department outlines HRRR grant plan and approves John Deere rental

Pawnee County Board of Commissioners · May 18, 2026
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Summary

Road/Bridge head Kurt Demel described a proposed HRRR grant (90%/10% with county max ~$165,000 plus preliminary engineering) for RS 972 (K-19 to 40th Avenue) and the board approved a John Deere 6M 155 tractor rental (contract no. 48592) at $24/hour for 350 hours; excess hours billed at $30/hour.

Kurt Demel, head of Road/Bridge/Noxious Weed/Zoning, presented a Fiscal Year 2028 HRRR grant opportunity for project RS 972 (K-19 to 40th Avenue) that would be funded 90% by the grant and 10% by the county, with the county's maximum exposure estimated at roughly $165,000 plus preliminary engineering costs. Demel provided a map for a separate Zook Road drainage project and discussed ongoing crew work.

Demel also presented a rental agreement from John Deere for a 6M 155 tractor (contract no. 48592) at $24 per hour for a total of 350 hours, with excess hours charged at $30 per hour. Commissioner Miller moved to approve the rental; Commissioner Burdett seconded and the motion passed 3-0.