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Hibbing City Council approves purchases, architects and a tax‑forfeit land buy in Oct. 16 meeting
Summary
At its Oct. 16 meeting the Hibbing City Council approved multiple purchases and contracts including police in‑vehicle phones and computers, a financial planning contract, building‑systems and envelope consultants for the public safety building, and the tax‑forfeit purchase of a parcel south of Jasper Engineering for $28,811.38 (including fees).
The Hibbing City Council on Oct. 16 approved a slate of administrative and capital actions, including technology upgrades for police squads, professional services for a planned public safety building and a tax‑forfeit land purchase.
Purchases and budget notes: the council approved ordering "megafy" mobile kits and 15 FirstNet iPhones for squad cars at $22,533.85 so officers will use city‑issued phones rather than personal devices. Council also approved purchasing 20 Getac vehicle computers with HAVIS docking stations from Insight for $54,240 on a state bid. Finance Director Miss Mulner said the Getac purchase was not in the 2024 budget but could be funded using additional police aid the city received ("approximately $80,000") and proceeds from selling existing equipment; she indicated a budget adjustment to repurpose the excess police aid would be used to cover the purchases.
Professional services and public…
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