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Lapeer approves purchase of two 2025 Chevrolet Tahoes for police; city shifts from Ford amid availability and safety reasons

5926719 · June 17, 2025
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The commission authorized preordering and purchasing two 2025 Chevrolet Tahoes outfitted with police packages, at $53,664 per vehicle. City staff said the switch from Ford to Chevrolet reflected officer-safety preferences, vehicle availability and fleet reliability.

The Lapeer City Commission approved the preorder and purchase of two 2025 Chevrolet Tahoes with police packages on June 16, at a unit price of $53,664.

Commissioner Brady moved the procurement; the motion was supported and passed by roll-call vote. City staff explained the vehicles were procured through a state-negotiated purchasing program that provides pre-negotiated pricing and handles some procurement logistics. Staff said only a limited number of dealerships supply fully equipped…

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