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Commissioners approve purchase of two 2025 Chevy Tahoes for county sheriff fleet
Summary
Todd County authorized purchase of two 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe squad vehicles on the state bid to replace aging fleet vehicles; board approved the purchase after brief discussion of costs, vehicle color and retrofit process.
The Todd County Board of Commissioners voted to approve the purchase of two 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles for the sheriff's squad fleet from North Country GM (Hibbing) using a state bid price. County staff said Tahoes are the department's primary patrol vehicle and that the vehicles will be outfitted with graphics and accessories after purchase.
During discussion commissioners and the sheriff's office discussed recent vehicle purchases, budget planning for 2026, vehicle color choices and the retrofit process (graphics ordered in Little Falls and accessory fitting in Aldrich). The meeting record shows two different price figures in the presentation materials and discussion: one statement listed a combined price of $106,980.56 for the two vehicles, and another referenced $106,009.80; staff acknowledged the state bid price was higher than in previous years. Because the transcript contained inconsistent figures, the board motion and subsequent vote proceeded on the purchase authorization; the board approved the purchase.
Ending: Staff said the vehicles will be sent for graphics and equipment installation after purchase; budget impacts will be handled in the department's capital plan.
