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Price Council approves $41,861 vehicle purchase for Utilities to replace out-of-service 2008 car
Summary
The council approved purchasing a 2026 Ram 1500 Tradesman for $41,861 under State Contract MA #3797 to replace Unit #2115 (2008 Pontiac Vibe), a budgeted item explained by Public Works Director Miles Nelson.
The Price City Council on March 25 approved the purchase of a 2026 Ram 1500 Tradesman pickup from Young Automotive for $41,861.00 under State Contract MA #3797 to replace Unit #2115, a 2008 Pontiac Vibe that is no longer in working condition.
Miles Nelson, Price City Public Works Director, explained the 2008 Pontiac Vibe used by utility/meter-reading staff "is no longer in working condition" and said the purchase is budgeted in the current year. Councilmember Tanner Richardson moved to approve the purchase and Councilmember Richard Root seconded; the minutes record the motion carried.
The purchase was described as a replacement of an out-of-service vehicle; the minutes do not include a roll-call vote tally or financing breakdown beyond the statement that the item is budgeted.
