Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Procurement Fleet topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Marion council approves purchase of seven police vehicles and two work trucks; total vehicle/equipment costs discussed
Summary
Council approved purchase of seven police vehicles (budgeted $295,937 plus ~$86,000 in lights/equipment; quoted grand total ~$383,148) and two departmental work trucks (not to exceed $45,000 each); staff noted availability on local dealer lots and supply-chain timing.
The Marion City Council voted to approve several fleet purchases on Monday, including seven police vehicles and work trucks for the sewer and water departments.
Under item 5c, a commissioner moved to purchase seven vehicles and related equipment for the Marion Police Department as a fiscal-year 2026 budgeted item. The base amount cited was $295,937; Chief Fitz told the council that lights, sirens and equipment would add approximately $86,000, producing a quoted grand total after license and title of $383,148. The chief said all seven vehicles are currently on a local dealer lot and that ordering elsewhere would likely delay delivery until August or September. "All 7 of these vehicles are on their lot," Chief Fitz said.
Separately, the council approved two motions under item 6 to purchase work trucks for the sewer and water departments, each at a cost not to exceed $45,000. Commissioners and staff discussed the city’s practice of setting a price cap when supply-chain issues make exact acquisition timelines unpredictable.
All motions were approved by roll call. Councilors asked when the vehicles would be received and staff responded that the dealer could deliver the models immediately from inventory. No amendments to the dollar limits were recorded during the meeting.
Provenance: Vehicle purchase discussion and vote recorded from SEG 267 through SEG 324; work-truck purchases at SEG 324 through SEG 384.
Speakers (attributions in text): Chief Fitz (Marion Police Department), Mayor Absher, Commissioner (motion makers).
Actions recorded: authorization to purchase 7 police vehicles and related equipment; authorization to purchase one sewer department work truck and one water department work truck (cost limits set).
