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Commission approves sheriff's vehicle lease renewal plan, orders replacements via state bid
Summary
The commission approved replacing sheriff's vehicles under state bid pricing, moving from Ford to Dodge models (three 1500s and one 2500) with orders to be placed in September for 2026 delivery; approval was conditional on staff budget review.
The sheriff's office presented state-bid lease quotes to replace aging patrol units. Speaker 6 explained the recommendation to move from Ford to Dodge to avoid costly option packages and to secure base equipment as standard. "There will be three Dodge 1500s and one 2500," Speaker 6 said, noting estimated base prices of about $44,018 for each 1500 and $46,018 for the 2500.
Speaker 6 described the leasing timeline: order in September with vehicles delivered in February 2026. He said leasing reduces capital and maintenance risk and that a resale of older vehicles could offset part of the cost. The sheriff's office also reported a modest increase in the county dispatch bill from $12,465 (FY 2025) to $13,007 (FY 2026).
Speaker 3 moved to give conditional approval pending Carrie's budget review; Speaker 1 seconded the motion. The board called the question and registered aye votes; the motion carried.
Recorded procedural direction: staff will confirm budget implications with Carrie and then proceed to place the September order under the state bid if funds allow.
