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Kennett council approves police vehicles, demolition contract, equipment repairs and surplus sale
Summary
In a series of routine votes the council approved purchase of three police patrol vehicles totaling $130,004.47, awarded a low bid for two demolitions, authorized up to $10,000 to repair a compost tractor, and approved sale of a surplus truck to the low bidder.
The Kennett City Council took multiple procurement and disposition actions during the meeting, approving purchases, awarding demolition work and authorizing equipment repairs and a small surplus sale.
Police vehicles: The council approved a contract to purchase three police vehicles from Barrett Dodge in Kennett at a total cost of $130,004.47 to be paid from city revenue checking. Staff said they will attempt to sell two older vehicles to offset part of the cost. The motion passed on a voice vote; no roll-call tally was recorded in the meeting.
Demolition contracts: Council reviewed bids for demolition of 217 South Jackson and 1204 San Francisco Street, properties identified in a city lawsuit. The lowest combined bid (approximately $10,620) was recommended by staff and approved. Funding will come from demolition funds allocated in the 2026 budget and work must be completed by Dec. 31 as required by the council'9s prior direction.
Equipment repair and surplus sale: The street department requested up to $10,000 for clutch repairs to the compost tractor (estimated $5,000 labor and up to $5,000 parts); council approved drawing funds from the street department vehicle-maintenance line so the tractor will be serviceable for fall leaf and limb collection. Separately, the council accepted a low bid of $2,501 from Joey Duncan to purchase a surplus truck; the sale was approved by voice vote.
Radar units (MoDOT grant): Earlier in the meeting the council authorized using $4,390 from the police equipment reserve to acquire two radar units; staff said the city will be reimbursed in full when the MoDOT grant funds are received.
Each item passed by voice vote during the meeting; the transcript records the motions and the mayor'9s announcement that each motion passed but does not list individual vote totals.
