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Clayton County approves emergency transfer of military-surplus fuel tanker for police aviation unit
Summary
The board added and approved emergency Resolution 2026-57 on March 3 to accept a military‑surplus fuel tanker for the Clayton County Police aviation unit through the federal 1033 program; county staff said transportation cost is $2,000 and the vehicle value is $94,000.
Attorney Reed asked the board to add Resolution 2026-57 to the agenda on an emergency basis so the county could accept a military‑surplus fuel tanker offered through the federal Law Enforcement Support Office (1033) program. Reed said the opportunity carried a short acceptance window that would expire before the next scheduled meeting.
Police leadership told the board the county’s current fuel tanker is a 1977 model with leaks and environmental and safety risks. The chief said the surplus tanker is a newer, 1990 model with a larger capacity and can be driven safely without major repairs. The chief said the county would pay about $2,000 for transportation; he described the vehicle value as $94,000 and characterized the opportunity as “a small investment with a big return.” (Attorney Reed and the chief spoke in favor of the emergency addition.)
Commissioners moved to add the item to the agenda and then voted to approve the measure. Chairwoman Dr. Lee Anderson Henry called for the voice vote, commissioners signaled “I,” and the chair declared the motion carried.
The resolution authorizes the county, through the Clayton County Police Department, to inspect and, if fleet maintenance approves, accept and retain the tanker through the 1033 program for the aviation unit. No roll‑call tally was read aloud beyond the voice approval recorded in the meeting.
