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Commission approves purchase of New Holland tractor using TSPLOST funds

Commission of the Unified Government of Cusseta–Chattahoochee County, Georgia · May 6, 2025
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Summary

The board approved buying a 2023 New Holland Workmaster 95 tractor quoted at $40,681 from Carson Brothers, using TSPLOST funds; the motion passed unanimously. Commissioners also discussed trading a sheriff's vehicle to public works to help fleet needs.

Commissioners voted to purchase a 2023 New Holland Workmaster 95 batwing tractor using TSPLOST funds, approving the lower quote from Carson Brothers Tractor Co. The vendor proposal listed the tractor at $40,681, freight included. Commissioner Timothy Biddle moved to accept the Carson Brothers quote and Commissioner Gerald Douglas seconded; the vote was unanimous.

At the May 6 hearing commissioners also discussed whether trading a vehicle from the sheriff's fleet could help public works; County Manager Thomas Weaver said he would contact the sheriff to explore that option. The tractor purchase is funded from TSPLOST and further procurement steps will follow county purchasing procedures.