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Commission weighs buying vs. leasing blades and staggered warranties to smooth budget impacts
Summary
The board and road staff discussed equipment leases, warranty timing, and whether to pay off some leases now or schedule a bid for new machines in 2027; commissioners cited the 3% cap and trade-in values as factors.
Road staff and commissioners reviewed the fleet schedule, warranty expirations and financing options for graders and blades. One commissioner said, "I think bidding 1 for '27 makes the most sense," arguing the county should stagger replacements and consider paying off older leases only when it does not harm the county's budget cap.
Participants discussed extended warranties as a way to stagger capital needs and avoid large one-year expenditures; staff will prepare scenarios showing hours, warranty status and buyback values for the next meeting so the commission can weigh paying down leases versus continuing some lease payments.
