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Commissioners Allow County to Bid on Two ESD Vehicles at Auction; Auditor Urges Caution
Summary
After a staff briefing and questions about using asset-forfeiture funds, the court approved an exemption to purchase up to $90,000 in vehicles at auction from Emergency Services District 2. County auditor and purchasing agent recommended interlocal agreements and additional vetting before routine use of the exemption.
El Paso County Commissioners approved a one-time exemption that allows the county to purchase two vehicles offered at auction by Emergency Services District (ESD) 2, with a not-to-exceed amount of $90,000. The item (4aa) was pulled from the consent agenda for discussion before the court voted to authorize the purchase.
County Auditor Barbara Parker told the court she had received an email from the sheriff indicating an intent to bid and reminded officials that asset-forfeiture funds are federal dollars subject to…
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