Bluff City approved the purchase of a nearly-new Kubota tractor with a mowing deck for about $20,000 and accepted a donated asphalt roller from Sullivan County commissioners.

Public-works staff and Mayor told the board county highway officials offered the equipment for the city’s use. Jerry and Alan (public-works staff referenced during discussion) inspected the mower and report it is a larger, newer unit than the city’s existing machine. Jerry told the board the mower’s replacement value is roughly $115,000, and county commissioners approved offering it to the city for approximately $20,000. Council members characterized the offer as a good value and moved to purchase the unit.

County commissioners also approved transferring an asphalt roller to Bluff City at no cost; staff said the roller will support upcoming paving work. The board moved and seconded a purchase motion and approved both transactions by voice vote. Staff will take delivery and handle any necessary registration, maintenance planning, and placement into the equipment inventory.