(KLZA)-- Richardson County Commissioners have approved motions to clear the way for several large purchases over the past two weeks.

During the September 14th meeting the board approved a resolution regarding the acquisition of radio equipment by Richardson County through a lease-purchase agreement the the Nebraska Association of County Officials Leasing Corporation.  The equipment purchase approved in August came with a price tag of more than $222-thousand.

The Board has also approved alterations to a county van to be used as an inmate transport vehicle.  

During the  September 7 meeting,  Commissioners approved the purchase of a 2021 CAT 140 Tandom motor grader through the state contract at a price of $231,600.