Council approves police cruiser upfit, DPW truck rentals and utility pole relocations
September 03, 2025 | West Warwick , Kent County, Rhode Island
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The West Warwick Town Council on Sept. 2 approved municipal spending and vendor work intended to support public safety and winter operations.
Police upfit: The council authorized the police department to accept a vendor quote from Adland Tech Services to fully outfit a recently purchased 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe pursuit vehicle. The quote total is $32,161.90, to be paid from police vehicle reserve funds. The police chief said prior upfittings with the vendor typically took about two weeks; the department expects to have the vehicle back in service within approximately three weeks after delivery.
DPW truck rentals: The council approved a resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to rent two large trucks to supplement the town’s winter fleet at a cost of $49,680. DPW staff described the rental as the most viable option given current manpower, vendor availability and the town’s need for larger trucks during major storms. Staff said trucks would be delivered about Dec. 1 with an anticipated return in late winter or early spring; the meeting record included inconsistent references to March 23 and the first week of April. The DPW said the rental trucks would be used primarily for snow removal but could be used for other public-works tasks when not needed for storms; the town would be responsible for repairs during the rental.
Utility pole installations and relocations: The council approved requests from American Electric and Verizon New England to install and relocate poles on Maid Marian Lane, Greenbush Avenue and Nottingham Drive. Several councilors expressed concern that contractors often fail to restore sidewalks, patch asphalt and remove debris when work is finished; a councilor asked staff to amend terms and conditions to make contractor restoration responsibilities explicit. Staff said they would add contract language and follow up if work is not completed to the town’s satisfaction.
Ending: The council approved the items by voice or roll-call; staff will complete contract language and scheduling tasks before contractors begin work.
Police upfit: The council authorized the police department to accept a vendor quote from Adland Tech Services to fully outfit a recently purchased 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe pursuit vehicle. The quote total is $32,161.90, to be paid from police vehicle reserve funds. The police chief said prior upfittings with the vendor typically took about two weeks; the department expects to have the vehicle back in service within approximately three weeks after delivery.
DPW truck rentals: The council approved a resolution authorizing the Department of Public Works to rent two large trucks to supplement the town’s winter fleet at a cost of $49,680. DPW staff described the rental as the most viable option given current manpower, vendor availability and the town’s need for larger trucks during major storms. Staff said trucks would be delivered about Dec. 1 with an anticipated return in late winter or early spring; the meeting record included inconsistent references to March 23 and the first week of April. The DPW said the rental trucks would be used primarily for snow removal but could be used for other public-works tasks when not needed for storms; the town would be responsible for repairs during the rental.
Utility pole installations and relocations: The council approved requests from American Electric and Verizon New England to install and relocate poles on Maid Marian Lane, Greenbush Avenue and Nottingham Drive. Several councilors expressed concern that contractors often fail to restore sidewalks, patch asphalt and remove debris when work is finished; a councilor asked staff to amend terms and conditions to make contractor restoration responsibilities explicit. Staff said they would add contract language and follow up if work is not completed to the town’s satisfaction.
Ending: The council approved the items by voice or roll-call; staff will complete contract language and scheduling tasks before contractors begin work.
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