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Commissioners debate sheriff vehicle purchases; motion to use PILT tabled for legal review
Summary
Discussion centered on buying two sheriff vehicles now and funding sources, including PILT; commissioners asked staff to check procurement rules and the prosecuting attorney before finalizing.
Valley County commissioners spent extended time discussing sheriff vehicle acquisitions and funding options on April 28, but postponed a final decision pending legal review of procurement rules and local-purchase preferences.
Sheriff Capari described options for acquiring police vehicles and noted timing issues tied to manufacturer ordering windows. Commissioners discussed buying two vehicles this year and setting aside three more in next year’s budget to catch up on a multi-year replacement plan. The sheriff said Cascade fund balances could cover one vehicle now.
Commissioners debated using Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funds to purchase a second…
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