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Council authorizes police vehicle purchases; staff explains rifle replacement

Auburn City Council · October 31, 2025

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Summary

Council approved replacement of patrol vehicles (12 Dodge Durango Pursuit SUVs totaling $555,514) and discussion clarified the department is replacing older, government-surplus rifles rather than adding new weapons to inventory.

The Auburn City Council authorized the purchase of 12 Dodge Durango Pursuit SUVs for the Police Department at a total cost of $555,513.88 and discussed the department's plan to replace older, government-surplus rifles.

Director Matthews told the council the department's current patrol rifles are surplus rifles on loan from the U.S. government and are aging; the planned procurement will replace those loaned firearms. A council member praised the department's work and said updated equipment helps the department serve rural calls and public-safety needs.

Council and staff clarified that the vehicle procurement consists of replacement vehicles rather than expansion of the fleet; the packet provided to council includes model years and mileage for the units being replaced.

The council approved the vehicle purchases by motion; the procurement was described as replacing older equipment rather than increasing overall vehicle counts.