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Amarillo council approves BMW police motorcycles after debate over local procurement
Summary
The council approved item 4.15 to buy BMW police motorcycles after a presentation from the police chief on safety and performance; some residents and council members pressed for local purchasing and scrutiny of the procurement method. Vote: 4–0.
The Amarillo City Council on Feb. 24 approved item 4.15 to purchase BMW police motorcycles, following a presentation from the police chief who said tests and local experience show BMWs outperform alternatives on speed, braking and handling.
Mayor called the item forward after public commenters raised concerns about buying out-of-town equipment and about potential conflicts of interest in city procurement. John Adair, a City of Amarillo resident, told the council: “We could've bought…
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