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Sheriff urges commissioners to approve multi‑vehicle lease amid rising repair costs; board requests detailed 1‑ and 5‑year cost comparisons
Summary
Sheriff presented leasing and outfitting options for patrol vehicles and urged commissioners to move quickly to order to avoid delivery delays. Commissioners asked for precise first‑year and multi‑year cost models, assumptions about aftermarket equipment and maintenance schedules, and agreed to revisit the issue after exchanging updated quotes and
Sheriff Martin asked the commission to authorize a vehicle leasing program to replace aging patrol vehicles, citing high repair costs and heavy mileage on several units. He presented quotes for multiple configurations (Tahoes, a Silverado and passenger vans) and aftermarket equipment for emergency lighting, radios and vehicle outfitting; vendors provided several price scenarios depending on equipment supplier and…
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