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Court delays decision on Road & Bridge backhoe replacement pending insurance valuation and budget amendment
Summary
After an accident damaged a county backhoe, Road & Bridge staff presented used and new equipment quotes; commissioners asked staff to obtain the insurer—s replacement valuation and proposed a budget amendment before authorizing purchase.
Commissioners discussed replacing a Road & Bridge backhoe that was damaged in an accident. Road & Bridge staff said an appraiser valued the machine at about $65,000; the department had a used 2023 unit priced at $85,000 and a new machine quoted at roughly $60,000 more. Staff reported their insurance deductible is $5,000 and that the insurer—s replacement valuation will determine the size of any budget amendment.
The court examined options (buy used within insurance proceeds, purchase new and amend budget, or call a special meeting if a time-sensitive opportunity arose). Chair recommended tabling the item until the county receives the insurer—s confirmed valuation and then, if needed, calling a special meeting to approve a budget amendment and purchase. No purchase was authorized at the meeting.
