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Jefferson council approves lease‑purchase of two police SUVs after spirited budget debate
Summary
After extended public and council debate about fleet needs and fiscal pressure, Jefferson approved a three‑year lease‑purchase for two 2026 Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles, with a deferred first payment and a dollar buyout at term end. The vote passed 4–1.
Jefferson City Council approved a three‑year lease‑purchase to acquire two 2026 Dodge Durango pursuit vehicles for the police department after an extended discussion about costs, fleet reliability and city finances.
The council considered a quote presented by Eric Reid of American National Leasing that packaged the vehicles and upfits. Reid said the finance structure spreads cost—after $20,000 down per vehicle the financed per‑unit amount was about $41,625, with an annual payment structure and a deferred…
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