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Bel Air approves purchase of four Ford AWD police SUVs; underbudget by $33,924

5810781 · August 19, 2025
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The Board approved a cooperative purchase of four all‑wheel‑drive Ford police SUVs from Apple Ford Lincoln using the State of Maryland contract; town staff said the FY26 budget includes $220,000 and the purchase is $186,076, leaving $33,924 under budget. An accessory package for equipment will be funded from a separate budget line.

The Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners on Aug. 18 approved the purchase of four all‑wheel‑drive Ford police interceptors from Apple Ford Lincoln, using a State of Maryland cooperative contract, for $186,076. Chief Moore told the board the purchase includes three replacement vehicles and one additional vehicle to supplement the department’s fleet. Staff said the vehicles follow the department replacement…

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