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Council approves fire protective gear purchase, natural gas aggregation plan and two police SUVs lease
Summary
Council approved purchase of protective gear for the fire department (≤$60,000), a natural-gas aggregation governance plan, and a lease for two 2026 Ford Interceptor SUVs totaling $107,361.24; motions passed by majority or voice vote.
At the meeting the council considered several fiscal and procurement resolutions. Resolution RO12611 authorized purchase of personal protective equipment for the fire department from Phoenix Fire Equipment at a total cost not to exceed $60,000; Chief Garver explained the replacement cycle (typically every 5–7 years) and the motion passed after a second.
Resolution RO12612 approved the Miami Valley Communications Council natural gas aggregation plan of operation and governance; council approved the plan by voice vote. Resolution RO12613 authorized the lease of two 2026 Ford Interceptor Utility SUVs from Enterprise Fleet Management Inc. at a total cost of $107,361.24; council discussed the need to replace aging cruisers and noted improvements in in-vehicle technology prior to passing the lease resolution.
Each resolution passed with either a recorded voice or roll-call vote as noted in the meeting record. Council members asked questions about procurement timing and budget placement; department leaders affirmed these purchases are part of replacement cycles and capital planning.
