LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Commission approved a plan to begin replacing part of the county Highway Department’s dump truck fleet, along with a one-time longevity bonus for eligible county retirees, during its Aug. 10 meeting.
County Engineer Justin Hardee told commissioners the Highway Department currently operates 10 tri-axle dump trucks that are about five years old and are accumulating higher mileage after going out of warranty
The commission approved a proposal to rotate five of the trucks out of the fleet this year and evaluate the remaining five later…