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Germantown committee approves four squad cars; residents question $15,000 hiring consultant
Summary
The Germantown Police & Fire Committee approved the budgeted purchase of four squad cars and heard public concern about a proposed $15,000 expense to assist with a police hiring process. The committee also noted a recently named interim captain and discussed department reports.
The Germantown Police & Fire Committee approved the purchase of four police squad cars on a voice vote and heard public criticism over a proposed $15,000 contract to assist the department’s hiring process.
Members voted to move forward with the squad purchase after Police Captain Martin told the committee he received two bids and recommended Ewalds Ford as the lower-priced vendor. The vehicles were budgeted in this year’s capital account, and Martin said final vehicle setups will come back to the committee for separate approval.
The purchase matter followed public comments about the…
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