CNC Mill Vote 2017: Difference between revisions
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**The purchased machine must have current factory support, and preferably be a machine that is currently in active production. | **The purchased machine must have current factory support, and preferably be a machine that is currently in active production. | ||
**The purchased machine must have modern safety features such as a full enclosure, coolant and tool changer. | **The purchased machine must have modern safety features such as a full enclosure, coolant and tool changer. | ||
**Instead of directly purchasing a machine, the Board may elect to apply for financing, either with the manufacturer, or via a 3rd party. If financed, monthly payments should not exceed $2000. | **Instead of directly purchasing a machine, the Board may elect to apply for financing, either with the manufacturer, or via a 3rd party. If financed, monthly payments should not exceed $2000. In this case, the above authorization to spend $28500 is rescinded. Instead, the Board or an individual authorized by the board may spend up to $10,000 to cover setup costs not included in the financing. (e.g. shipping costs, tooling, consumables etc.) | ||
*Once machine is purchased, authorize the board or an individual deputized by the board to spend up to and additional $7500 to cover training expenses for 4 authorizers on the new machine. | *Once machine is purchased, authorize the board or an individual deputized by the board to spend up to and additional $7500 to cover training expenses for 4 authorizers on the new machine. | ||
**Authorization to spend these funds will expire 12 months after vote approval. | **Authorization to spend these funds will expire 12 months after vote approval. | ||
