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Forest Park council approves purchase of 14 police vehicles after debate over funding and timing
Summary
After extended debate about budgets and a rate‑lock deadline, Forest Park’s mayor and council voted to buy 14 patrol/administrative vehicles for about $956,461.50 using installment financing; council members discussed using Red Speed funds and whether the purchase would affect other capital plans.
Forest Park’s mayor and council voted Dec. 1 to approve the purchase of 14 police vehicles from the Department of Administrative Services cooperative contract with Wade Ford, with a total cost just under $1 million ($956,461.50). The city will finance the purchase through the Georgia Municipal Association program under a multi‑year installment plan, and staff said the first payment is required to lock in pricing and the interest rate guaranteed through Dec. 11, 2025.
The purchase drew extended discussion at the meeting. Police leadership and fleet staff…
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