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Council awards purchase of new marine patrol vessel to Safe Boats; vessel to be grant‑funded with city match
Summary
The city approved awarding the bid for a new 25‑foot marine patrol vessel to Safe Boats at $371,383, using a federal port‑security grant to cover 75% of the cost and drug‑forfeiture funds for the local match. The new boat will expand patrols and carry towing equipment; delivery timing was cited as a factor in vendor selection.
St. Clair Shores council approved a $371,383 award to Safe Boats for a new marine patrol vessel to be used by the police department. The purchase is funded primarily through a U.S. port‑security grant with a 25% local match; the council previously approved accepting the grant and using drug‑forfeiture funds for the city’s share.
Why this matters: The new vessel will allow police to increase water patrols during higher‑use periods, aid boaters in distress and provide a…
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