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Plainview approves SUV for fire command; bid amount unclear in transcript
Summary
Council approved purchase of a Chevrolet Tahoe SUV with police package for the fire department; staff said the vehicle will replace a command vehicle and the department has a $65,000 budget for the purchase, with remaining funds used for outfitting.
The Plainview City Council approved the purchase of a Chevrolet Tahoe sport-utility vehicle configured with a police package for use as a fire department command vehicle.
Fire-department representative Crosswhite presented the item, saying the Tahoe is large enough to carry necessary equipment and has upgraded suspension. Crosswhite identified the low bidder as Caldwell County Chevrolet and said the department has a budget of $65,000 for the purchase; the transcript did not clearly state the bid dollar amount from the vendor. Crosswhite said remaining budgeted funds would pay for lights and other package equipment.
Council member McDonough moved approval; Council member Martinez seconded. Council members asked whether the vehicle replaces an existing unit; Crosswhite said it will replace an older Suburban command vehicle. The motion to approve carried with no public comment recorded.
