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St. Francois County approves upfitting for five sheriff vehicles, authorizes salvage of older units
Summary
County commissioners approved purchase of equipment to upfit five Tahoe patrol vehicles and authorized salvaging three high‑mileage vehicles. Commissioners said the equipment is being procured via state contract.
St. Francois County commissioners approved purchase of equipment to upfit five Tahoe patrol vehicles and authorized salvaging three older county vehicles during a regular meeting. The motion to buy the upfitting equipment passed after commissioners said the purchase follows a state contract.
The equipment purchase was described in the meeting as “for upfitting for 5 Tahoes” with the equipment “totaling $34,298.48,” according to a presentation to the commission. A county speaker identified the procurement as sole‑source under a “code 3” designation and later said it is a state contract. Commissioners voted verbally to approve the purchase.
Commissioners also voted to remove three county vehicles from service and approve salvaging them. The vehicles listed in the discussion were a 2002 Crown Victoria with about 310,000 miles, a 2004 van with about 238,000 miles and a 2005 pickup with about 240,000 miles. County staff said the Crown Victoria and the van can be offered at auction if they remain operable; otherwise the vehicles would be salvaged. The county indicated it plans to wait until several vehicles are available before scheduling an auction company to inspect and remove units.
During the discussion a county speaker noted some equipment from older cars will be reused in new vehicles. Commissioners asked whether radios and “deer guards” (the term used in the meeting) were included; staff replied they are included in the quoted price.
No separate formal vote tally was recorded in the meeting transcript; commissioners expressed approval by voice vote. The transcript records the motions and commissioners’ verbal “aye” responses.
County staff identified the purchase as being made under state contract; no ordinance or statutory citation was provided in the meeting record.
The commission also discussed disposal logistics and auction timing, and directed staff to proceed with the purchases and salvaging as described.
