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Sheriff's office seeks $94,000 to cover engine repairs; staff expects GM recall reimbursement later
Summary
The sheriff's office asked the county commission to approve a $94,000 budget increase to cover engine replacements in patrol Tahoes after multiple engine failures; staff said GM is under recall and some costs will be reimbursed but likely after October.
The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office asked commissioners for a $94,000 increase to its vehicle repair budget after a series of engine failures in patrol SUVs, and staff said the county expects to recover some costs through a GM recall and class-action activity.
"We have a request for a $94,000 increase out of budget for repairs to our vehicles," Chief Murphy told the commission, describing nine to 19…
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