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Chief says grant-funded Bearcat would cost city insurance and routine maintenance; committee presses on cost-sharing and use
Summary
Chief Justin Ottaviano told the committee a grant will cover the $353,529 Lenco Bearcat purchase and that the city’s only expected costs are insurance (estimated $1,700–$3,000/year) and routine maintenance. Council members probed how often the vehicle would be used, cost-sharing for the multi-jurisdiction CERT team, and whether the asset would benefit only Williamsport.
Chief Justin Ottaviano presented a resolution on March 31 to accept a Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development grant to purchase a 2026 Lenco Bearcat armored vehicle, which he said has a purchase cost of $353,529 and is sponsored by state officials. Ottaviano emphasized the grant covers the purchase and that the city’s direct costs would be…
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