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Surveyor asks for vehicle replacement after repeated engine failures; council allocates $48,000 placeholder
Summary
The surveyor reported continuing engine failures on a 2019 pickup that is "burning through a quart of oil, almost a quart of oil every two weeks" and council approved a $48,000 vehicle placeholder and reduced repair funding to $4,500 with the expectation of pursuing state bid pricing and possible trade‑in value.
The county surveyor described chronic mechanical issues with a 2019 F‑150 — frequent oil consumption and stalling — and presented two options: an engine rebuild (roughly $19,000) or purchasing a replacement vehicle under state contract (quoted near $47,000–$48,000). The surveyor and staff agreed a replacement would likely be more cost‑effective over time given ongoing failures.
Council members discussed fleet management, potential trade‑in value and warranty questions and ultimately supported putting $48,000 into the department budget for a replacement vehicle while reducing the repairs line to $4,500. The council noted trade‑in estimates vary and asked staff to pursue state bid pricing and confirm warranty details before procurement.
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