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Commission approves up to $41,805 from asset forfeiture for sheriff's UTV, contingent on local bid
Summary
The Dickinson County Commission approved a purchase amount of $41,805 from the asset forfeiture fund for a Polaris UTV for the sheriff's department, with instruction to award locally if a matching local bid is received; otherwise the purchase will go to the vendor identified by the sheriff.
The Dickinson County Commission approved authorization to purchase a Polaris UTV for the sheriff's department using asset forfeiture funds, with a not‑to‑exceed amount of $41,805.
County Administrator Janelle Dockenjoy described the purchase as intended to improve the sheriff's ability to reach remote locations and evacuate injured people from field incidents. Dockenjoy said staff solicited local bids but that the local offers were for different vehicle types; the sheriff identified a Polaris model as meeting operational needs. The motion approved a contingent approach: if a local dealer bids at the approved price, the county will award locally; if not, the county will proceed with the vendor the sheriff recommended (identified in the packet as a Wichita vendor).
Commissioners approved the dollar amount by voice vote. The commission emphasized they try to award locally when bids are within a reasonable range but will accept a nonlocal vendor if the local price is higher or not comparable.
The meeting transcript records the funding source as the asset forfeiture account and the motion authorizes procurement contingent on local bid results.
