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Bluff City OKs $162,100 to buy three police cruisers; 4–1 vote
Summary
The Bluff City Board approved Ordinance 2025‑005 to purchase three police cruisers for $162,100, funded from surplus. The board debated fleet condition, assignment of vehicles and replacement cycle; Alderwoman Payne cast the sole opposing vote.
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the Town of Bluff City approved Ordinance 2025‑005 to authorize $162,100 for the purchase of three police cruisers, with funds drawn from municipal surplus. The ordinance passed by a 4–1 roll call vote.
Board members and police leaders described a stressed fleet: the department has six vehicles with 100,000 miles or more, one vehicle experienced an electrical failure earlier the same day, and officials warned that further failures could delay officer response or create safety risks. Police leadership urged starting a regular replacement cycle for the fleet to avoid emergency…
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