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Board approves purchase of Polaris Expedition UTV and communications gear for sheriff's use
Summary
The Board authorized the Sheriff to buy a 2024 Polaris Expedition UTV with attachments and a Starlink communications unit, using contingency funds; the not-to-exceed amount was set at $40,000 and the purchase passed unanimously.
Sheriff Eric Ellison asked the Board of Supervisors to approve the purchase of an all-terrain vehicle (2024 Polaris Expedition) and ancillary equipment, including a Starlink communications unit, to improve response capability in remote areas such as Lower Eagle and the Frisco.
Ellison said the purchase would let deputies access hard-to-reach recreational areas and respond quickly to incidents where road access is limited. He described bids ranging from about $34,000 to $42,000 and asked that the purchase be funded from the county contingency fund. County staff stated the not-to-exceed amount for the purchase would be $40,000.
A motion to approve the purchase of a 2024 Polaris Expedition with attachments (including communications equipment) in an amount not to exceed $40,000 passed by voice vote; the chair announced the motion carried.
Ending: The sheriff said the unit could be delivered immediately and thanked the board; funding will come from the contingency fund and staff will process procurement paperwork.
