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Commissioners postpone authorization for sheriff’s transport vehicle purchase; staff to return with details
Summary
The board discussed replacing an aging jail transport van and introduced a motion to authorize purchase of a non-pursuit-rated Ford Explorer not to exceed $30,050 plus up to $9,000 in equipment for a total of $39,050, funded from the motor pool fund; the matter was moved to the next meeting for final action.
The Cass County Board of Commissioners discussed replacing an aging jail transport vehicle and postponed final authorization pending additional review.
County staff presented a proposed purchase of a non-pursuit-rated Ford Explorer for use in jail transports with a vehicle cost not to exceed $30,050 and equipment and graphics not to exceed $9,000, for a total project cost not to exceed $39,050. Funding was proposed to come from the motor pool fund, with lease charges assessed to the sheriff’s office.
Commissioners discussed trade-ins and noted several older vehicles had been sent to auction; staff said the county sold an older jail van at auction and traded another vehicle toward the new purchase. Commissioners also described operational changes that reduced the need for a large van, saying they now typically pick up one or two people rather than larger group runs.
A motion to authorize the Explorer purchase was made and seconded, but the board agreed to move the item to the next meeting for final action. The transcript records a vote to 'move that to the next meeting' rather than a completed purchase approval.
No firm roll-call vote tally was recorded in the transcript. The board asked staff to return with any outstanding auction/trade-in information and final pricing.
