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Council approves switchgear purchase and armored vehicle after debate over budget and grants
Summary
The council approved an ordinance to purchase high-voltage switchgear and, after discussion, approved the Police Department’s request to buy an armored Lenco vehicle; alder members questioned funding, recent use, grant denials and public-safety rationale before the vote.
The Springfield City Council approved two procurement ordinances at its March 16 meeting: one authorizing purchase of high-voltage switchgear for the Office of Public Utilities and another authorizing the Police Department to obtain a Lenco G3 Pro armored vehicle for emergency and special-response operations.
Ordinance 2026-103 (switchgear): Council moved to remove the item from committee for debate, considered an amendment (amendment number one) and approved the ordinance as amended by roll-call vote. The amendment and final passage passed with roll-call results recorded in the meeting (vote recorded…
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