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Council approves package of routine resolutions: police hires, ARPA vehicle purchases, Habitat MOU, HUD repayment, insurance renewals and other items
Summary
In a single meeting council confirmed two police hires, approved multiple ARPA-funded vehicle purchases and equipment, authorized a Habitat for Humanity MOU and other routine resolutions. Nearly all measures passed unanimously.
Williamsport City Council approved a series of routine resolutions and purchases at its Jan. 16 meeting, including confirmation of two police hires, multiple ARPA-funded public-works vehicle purchases, authorization of a Habitat for Humanity memorandum of understanding, an agreement for administrative services, HUD repayment, and insurance renewals.
Votes at a glance - Hiring: Council confirmed appointment of two police officer candidates — Dalton Lovell (start date Feb. 3, 2025) and Mason Merrill (academy-dependent start date May 19, 2025). Vote: 6-0. - Police vehicles: Council authorized purchase and upfitting of five police vehicles (Dodge Durango units and upfits) for $254,957.10 (funding: ARPA and vehicle funds). Vote: 6-0. - ARPA-funded public works vehicles/equipment: Council approved purchases including two Ford F-350 Super Duty pickups and one F-600 ($263,559.59), a 25-cubic-yard debris/leaf collection truck (transcript amount: $336,995.55), and an…
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