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County upgrades planned fleet purchase to F‑450s to capture higher state reimbursement rates
Summary
Walworth County approved a one‑time cooperative purchase to replace two patrol trucks, upgrading from an F‑350 to F‑450 to move into a higher reimbursement category; staff said the $4,500 per‑truck premium will be offset by increased state reimbursement rates over the vehicles’ lifespan.
Walworth County’s Public Works Committee approved May 19 a one‑time cooperative purchase to acquire two F‑450 trucks instead of the previously planned F‑350 models for patrol and fleet duties, a change staff said will increase state reimbursement rates enough to offset the roughly $4,500 per‑truck premium.
Staff explained the decision was driven by the county’s reimbursement structure: reimbursement categories are determined by…
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