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Elgin approves authorization to procure 39 vehicles, staff cite pandemic-era purchasing model
Summary
Council approved a resolution authorizing staff to procure and equip 39 vehicles and associated equipment (authorization discussed at approximately $4.7 million), citing joint purchasing contracts and a process adopted during the pandemic to address supply-chain constraints; staff will report year-end expenditures to the council.
The Elgin City Council on Jan. 28 approved a staff authorization to procure and equip 39 vehicles and multiple pieces of field equipment across city departments, including public works, utilities, parks, neighborhood services and police.
Public Works and fleet management staff explained the procurement method, adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic, permits the…
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