The Village Board on July 21 approved resolutions authorizing direct purchases from authorized dealers for vehicle replacements in two departments and waived the formal bid process for those purchases.

The measures were presented as replacements for high‑mileage units and as operational needs for staff and police functions.

Community Development requested two electric vehicles to replace two Ford Explorers with more than 125,000 miles each. Staff requested a waiver of the formal bid process and a not‑to‑exceed total of $100,000 for the two vehicles (approximately $50,000 per vehicle). The Explorers are to be sold at auction after the electric vehicles are received. The committee and board approved the resolution.

Separately, the police department requested one non‑pursuit vehicle to replace a 2016 Dodge with over 96,000 miles. Staff requested a waiver of formal bidding to allow purchase of a vehicle suitable for undercover operations, with a not‑to‑exceed amount of $50,000. The committee and board approved that resolution as presented.

Both items were presented with justification that state or local joint purchasing contracts were not available and that the waivers would allow staff to identify vehicles that meet departmental needs. The board approved both resolutions by roll call; recorded votes were entered as affirmative in each case.

Staff said the replaced vehicles will be sold at auction and that the purchases are funded from identified vehicle replacement accounts. Specific dealer names and final vehicle models were not included in the meeting record; staff indicated they will pursue direct purchases from authorized dealers and return any contract documentation as required by procurement rules.