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Box Elder Council OKs Purchase of Three Dodge Durangos for Police Fleet
Summary
Council authorized purchase of three 2024 Dodge Durangos for the police department at $44,914 each (total $134,742) to support a growing department and a new school resource officer assignment; the motion passed unanimously.
The Box Elder City Council approved the purchase of three 2024 Dodge Durango vehicles for the police department, citing rising patrol needs and a reassignment of one vehicle to a school resource officer.
Police Chief Bob Connell said the department’s budget currently accounted for two vehicles and that taking over SRO responsibilities for the Douglas School District required reallocating one vehicle. “The addition of these 3 new police vehicles is essential to effectively support the growing needs of our police department,” Connell said, noting the vehicles were immediately available because another agency could not take delivery.
Councilmembers discussed procurement details, including whether the purchase was being processed through a dealership rather than a state bid and whether delivery was included. Connell said the dealership had checked state bid pricing and that the vehicles would require pickup by the city; he also said the city was exploring potential upfitting savings.
Councilmember Talis moved to purchase three 2024 Dodge Durangos at $44,914 each (total $134,742) and authorized the mayor to sign the paperwork; the motion passed by roll call with recorded 'Aye' votes from all members present.
