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Commission approves purchase of 22 police vehicles for $1.56 million
Summary
A commission resolution approved the purchase of 22 police vehicles from Bartow Ford Company for $1,561,096.02 under a piggyback agreement.
The Daytona Beach City Commission on Oct. 15 approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of 22 police vehicles from Bartow Ford Company in the total amount of $1,561,096.02. The purchase is being made pursuant to a piggyback term agreement between the city and Bartow Ford.
Why it matters: The vehicle purchase updates the city’s patrol fleet and supports police operational capacity. The contract uses a piggyback procurement arrangement to leverage an existing terms agreement.
Vote: The commission approved the resolution by a 6‑0 vote. No public comment was offered on the item.
Implementation: The purchase will be executed by the city manager or designee and the vehicles will be delivered per the agreement’s schedule; staff will manage outfitting and deployment.
