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Council declares two police SUVs surplus; vehicles to go to auction
Summary
The Common Council declared two retired police squad SUVs surplus — a 2021 and a 2020 Ford Explorer — and authorized sending them to auction with proceeds applied toward future vehicle purchases.
The Portage Common Council declared two police department squad vehicles surplus and approved sending them to auction. Staff identified the vehicles by VIN and model year: a 2021 Ford Explorer and a 2020 Ford Explorer. The council approved the surplus designation by motion; staff said proceeds from sale would be used toward purchasing replacement squad vehicles next year. Council members asked why the vehicles were surplus and staff explained they designate squads as surplus when they are taken out of active service.
