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Council authorizes purchase agreements for two 2025 public‑safety vehicles
Summary
The council authorized submitting purchase agreements for a 2025 Dodge Durango (state contract vendor Burnsville Dodge) and a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse (state contract via Saksen Fleet Services) to replace high‑mileage city vehicles. The Durango price was listed at $41,099 and the Traverse at about $38,562; outfitting and CIP totals were discussed.
The council authorized staff to submit purchase agreements for two 2025 vehicles to replace aging city units used in public safety and administration.
Chief Bauer told the council he was seeking authorization to sign a purchase agreement for a 2025 Dodge Durango through the state contract with Burnsville Dodge to replace squad 2,204. "The price of that vehicle is $41,099," he said, and noted additional upfitting costs will be incurred. Chief Bauer said the city has $66,000 tentatively budgeted in the CIP for replacement and outfitting of this vehicle, and delivery is anticipated in the second quarter of 2025. The council voted to authorize submitting the purchase agreement.
Chief Bauer also asked approval to submit a purchase agreement for a 2025 Chevrolet Traverse, to replace an unmarked Ford F‑150 assigned to the chief. He said the state‑contract price was roughly $38,562 and estimated outfitting at about $7,500 because the administrative vehicle requires less specialized equipment. Council members discussed mileage on existing vehicles and the potential to reassign older units to other departments when the new vehicles arrive. Member Anstead moved to approve the purchase orders; Member Anstead seconded; both motions passed on voice votes.
Staff said final commitment to a specific VIN and delivery will occur only when the vendor confirms availability; if budget changes before delivery, the city can decline the purchase.
