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Columbus County OKs order for 10 patrol vehicles, delivery and billing deferred until next fiscal year
Summary
After extended debate over leasing, maintenance costs and fund balance, the Columbus County Board of Commissioners approved placing an order for 10 sheriff’s office patrol vehicles provided delivery and billing occur after July 1, moving most of the cost into the next fiscal year.
The Columbus County Board of Commissioners voted to allow the sheriff’s office to order 10 patrol vehicles on the condition that delivery and billing occur after July 1, moving the expenditure into the next fiscal year.
County officials said the sheriff’s vehicle fleet is aging and maintenance costs have exceeded the sheriff’s maintenance budget this fiscal year. Sheriff’s Office representatives and county staff described large maintenance bills, leased-vehicle warranty limits and fleet planning as the drivers behind the request.
Sheriff’s Office representatives said some patrol vehicles have exceeded warranty mileage limits and are costing thousands of dollars to repair. One vehicle currently in for repairs was estimated to require about $6,000 in work. The sheriff’s representative said the office…
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