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Florence council ratifies equipment purchases, police outfitting and contracts; approves body-worn camera program and AEDs
Summary
Council approved a series of procurement and ratification items including a bucket truck purchase, ratification of police car outfitting, electrical repairs, an IGA extension with the school district, a five‑year Axon body‑worn camera contract, and the purchase of 24 AEDs funded by opioid-related monies.
The Florence Town Council on Oct. 7 approved multiple contracts, ratifications and purchases intended to support public works, police and emergency response.
Key procurement actions and votes (all items approved by recorded vote unless noted): - Bucket truck: Council approved a cooperative purchase from VersaLift (Sourcewell contract #110421‑GIM) for a bucket truck not to exceed $193,158. Paul King (presentation) said the vehicle will expand park-maintenance capabilities and provide a shared resource for other departments to perform light replacement, tree trimming and decor installation.
- Ratification of police-car outfitting: Council ratified payments to MHQ (state contract CTR49798‑3) for outfitting five police vehicles in an amount…
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