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Committee approves two Mavericks for community service officers after brief debate on towing and funding
Summary
Aldermen questioned vehicle choice and cost before approving a $60,570 contract for two Ford Mavericks for police community service officers; city staff said funding comes primarily from the DUI asset‑forfeiture fund.
The Committee of the Whole on Sept. 30 approved ordinance 2025-3-87 authorizing the Springfield Police Department to purchase two Ford Mavericks from Marl Brothers Ford Inc. for an amount not to exceed $60,570.
The item prompted questions from Alderman Gregory and others about the vehicles’ intended use, towing capacity and comparative cost versus the Ford Focus models…
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