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Engineer to explore multi-county cost‑share for soil stabilizer after parts and rental issues
Summary
County Engineer Jacob Thorius reported difficulty obtaining parts and reliable rentals for an aging soil stabilizer; the board authorized him to explore a 28E multi-county cost‑share to buy a used stabilizer (estimated $193,000 to be split among counties) or consider a new unit at about $500,000.
County Engineer Jacob Thorius told the Board that Washington County's soil stabilizer has had recent problems for which parts are unavailable and vendors are not offering firm repair pricing or rentals. He said neighboring counties have been renting equipment and that Altorfer Cat has one available for rent and one used unit for sale estimated at six years old. Thorius said approximately six counties have discussed entering a 28E agreement to share ownership and maintenance of a used stabilizer estimated at $193,000 to be split among interested counties; a new stabilizer is estimated at about $500,000.
The board authorized the County Engineer to explore cost‑sharing ideas and potential 28E arrangements with surrounding counties. The motion authorized staff to pursue options; no purchase commitment or cost‑share terms were approved at the meeting.
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