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Commission OKs replacement Ford F550 for transit; public urges larger fleet funding commitment
Summary
The commission approved purchase of a medium-class Ford F550 for the city transit system; staff said the vehicle replaces older fleet units and is largely federally funded. A public commenter urged the commission to reserve more local matching funds so the transit system can apply for large state transit grants.
The Sandusky City Commission on March 24 authorized purchase of a medium-class Ford F550 through Michigan’s extended purchasing program for the city transit system.
Transit Director Stacy presented the item and said the F550 is a replacement vehicle; the purchase is part of a plan to replace older buses (two 2010 vehicles and four 2015 vehicles among those noted). He said the…
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