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Council approves $1.86 million rock‑quarry mining shovel purchase
Summary
On the consent agenda, Oconee County Council approved purchase of a 2026 Hitachi EX1200‑7 mining shovel for the Rock Quarry at $1,860,500 under a N. C. Sheriff’s Association contract; staff said the procurement was included in the FY2026‑27 budget.
Council approved the procurement of a 2026 Hitachi EX1200‑7 mining shovel for the county Rock Quarry at a cost of $1,860,500. The agenda notes the purchase is through Hills Machinery of Greenville, SC per N. C. Sheriff’s Association Contract #27‑11‑0421 and that the item was approved in the Fiscal Year 2026‑2027 budget process. John Elliott moved to approve the consent agenda, which passed 5–0.
The minutes record the budget and project details: Budget $1,860,500; Project Cost $1,860,500; Balance $0. Staff recommended approval as capital equipment from the Rock Quarry capital equipment budget; no separate discussion or amendment was requested and the item remained on consent.
