Board amends capital request, OKs two replacement sheriff squads using prior savings
After debate about budget discipline and fleet rotation, the board amended a $98,000 capital request to a not‑to‑exceed $55,000 figure and approved buying two 2025 Ford Interceptor vehicles for the sheriff's fleet, using prior savings and auction proceeds to offset cost.
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The Washburn County Board on July 21 approved purchasing two replacement sheriff squad vehicles after amending the fiscal request downward from $98,000 to a not‑to‑exceed $55,000 figure by using prior year savings and auction proceeds. Sheriff’s Office staff said the 2025 Ford Interceptor quote would save the county roughly $8,735 per vehicle compared with later pricing.
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