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Commissioners authorize up to $9,759.55 for in-house grader repairs
Summary
Public Works requested and received approval to repair a grader wheel bearing in-house with parts quoted at $9,759.55; the county expects machine machining may reduce the final cost.
Public Works reported a wheel-bearing failure on a road grader in the Pleasanton district and requested authorization to perform repairs in-house. The mechanic's parts were quoted at $9,759.55; the speaker said machining rather than full part replacement may substantially lower the ultimate cost. "Our mechanic's parts is $9,759.55," the Public Works speaker stated, and the commission authorized repairs at that amount.
A motion to allow the in-house repairs for up to $9,759.55 was made and seconded; the motion carried on a voice vote. Commissioners commended the mechanic for prompt action and noted that in-house repair should save the county money versus outsourcing the work.
