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City approves purchase of 10 police vehicles, comes in under budget at $742,678
Summary
The City of West Melbourne authorized purchase of 10 police vehicles and equipment at a total estimated cost of $742,678.65, below the $810,000 budgeted amount; council vote 7-0. Staff said savings came from reusing in‑car radios and some radar units.
The City of West Melbourne approved the purchase of 10 police vehicles and associated equipment on Oct. 21, 2025, authorizing a package of patrol and specialty vehicles at a total estimated cost of $742,678.65, the police chief said. The council vote was 7-0.
Chief Vesta presented the request, saying the package would replace seven Ford Interceptor patrol vehicles, one traffic-unit vehicle, one unmarked criminal investigations vehicle and one vehicle to replace a leased unit used…
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