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Williamsport plans purchase of five pursuit-rated police vehicles for $254,957.10; ARPA funds to cover most of cost
Summary
Chief Snyder told the finance committee the city would buy five pursuit-rated police vehicles from New Holland Auto via CoStar for $254,957.10, and that roughly $241,856 would be allocated from American Rescue Plan Act funds to cover the purchase.
The committee heard a resolution authorizing the purchase of five pursuit-rated police vehicles from New Holland Auto of New Holland, Pa., Chief Snyder told the City of Williamsport Finance Committee.
Chief Snyder said the five vehicles and upfits total $254,957.10. He told the committee that about $241,856 ("241,856 and some change," as stated in the transcript) would be allocated from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund. Chief Snyder said the city would purchase leftover 2024 model pursuit vehicles, allowing savings compared with ordering new 2025 models, and that the procurement would use the CoStar contract vehicle, avoiding a separate RFP.
In discussion Councilman Randy thanked the police leadership for tracking vehicle replacement and noted the procurement had been reviewed during budget sessions. Chief Snyder said the city expects lower upfit costs and savings through the CoStar contract with New Holland Auto.
The transcript records cost and funding figures and the procurement method but does not show a formal vote on the purchase resolution in this meeting. The transcript includes a potentially unclear transcription of the per-vehicle upfit amount; the committee discussion emphasizes the total cost and ARPA allocation rather than per-line vendor invoices.
The matter concluded in committee with no public speakers recorded; no mover/second or vote is recorded in the transcript.
