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Commission approves purchase of two generators; one commissioner objects to towable-unit cost
Summary
Brookings County approved Resolution #26-26 authorizing purchase of two generators (a towable unit and a set unit) through Sourcewell; Commissioner Dave Miller voted against the purchase, saying he 'has a hard time justifying $67,000 for a towable generator when it’s hardly used.'
The Brookings County Commission on July 21 authorized purchase and installation of two generators through Sourcewell: one towable generator and one set generator for the county Outdoor Adventure Center.
Commissioner Kelly VanderWal moved to approve the purchase and Commissioner Larry Jensen seconded. Commissioner Dave Miller recorded the lone dissent, stating he had difficulty justifying the $67,000 price tag for a towable generator that is infrequently used. The motion passed 4–1 on roll-call vote. The resolution cites Sourcewell’s competitive bidding and SDCL §5-18A-22 as authority for procurement. The record notes the Sourcewell contract and bid documents are filed with the Finance Office.
Why it matters: the purchase is a capital expense with an identifiable county cost and a minority commissioner objection on grounds of fiscal prudence; the generators are intended for emergency support and the Outdoor Adventure Center’s needs.
