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Board approves purchase of replacement vehicle for sheriff's office after crashes
Summary
Sheriff Eads reported two damaged patrol vehicles and requested approval to buy a replacement; the board approved purchase using regional jail funds to offset cost and authorized the department to proceed with one new vehicle purchase.
Sheriff Eads told supervisors the department needed at least one replacement vehicle: one vehicle was declared a total by insurance and another was under evaluation. He provided a dealer price for a Dodge Durango at $44,038.79, noted an expected insurance recovery of $17,600 and estimated upfit costs around $15,000.
County staff recommended purchasing one vehicle immediately and using a portion of funds from the regional jail (reported amount $140,506.93 elsewhere in the packet) to cover part of the purchase. The board discussed leasing options but indicated leasing would be considered during budget season; supervisors voted to purchase the replacement vehicle now.
Sheriff Eads said the department would report back on the second vehicle after insurance evaluation was complete.
