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Milton council rejects $240,000 police vehicle purchase after questions about bids and hybrid options
Summary
After a long debate over using a state bid versus local dealers and whether hybrid or electric patrol cars were viable, the Milton City Council failed to approve the purchase of three police vehicles — a motion to spend up to $240,000 and authorize the mayor to sign was defeated in a roll-call vote.
Assistant Chief Champagne asked the Milton City Council on Feb. 2 to approve the purchase of three police vehicles under the existing amortization schedule and to authorize the mayor to sign purchase documents. "The total with the upfitting comes to 240,000, is estimated," Assistant Chief Champagne said during the presentation.
Council members spent more than an hour questioning the purchase process, the choice to purchase off a state contract with an out-of-area dealer and whether hybrid or electric vehicles should be considered. Council member Cedar pressed staff on the mix of vehicles and why the quotes were for non-hybrid gas…
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