Commission approves letter of intent to buy Kenworth T480 truck, price near $299,500
August 10, 2026 | Saint Clair County, Alabama
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Commissioners approved a letter of intent to purchase a Kenworth T480 tandem-axle knuckle-boom truck as part of the FY26–27 capital plan. County staff provided an updated price estimate of $299,500 and noted their salesperson was working on a possible discount; engineers and commissioners also discussed the equipment's FEMA eligibility. "299,500," a staff member stated when asked for the cost estimate.
Members moved, seconded and carried the motion to approve the letter of intent. The chair added that if the equipment meets FEMA requirements for cleanup operations, the county could apply for reimbursement when the equipment is used in eligible disaster response.
Members moved, seconded and carried the motion to approve the letter of intent. The chair added that if the equipment meets FEMA requirements for cleanup operations, the county could apply for reimbursement when the equipment is used in eligible disaster response.
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