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McDonald County approves $90,000 to replace two sheriff’s patrol vehicles
Summary
At its April 30 meeting the McDonald County Commission approved a $90,000 budget allocation to acquire additional patrol vehicles after the recent loss of two Sheriff's Department units; the minutes do not record a vote tally or procurement timeline.
The McDonald County Commission approved a $90,000 allocation to acquire additional patrol vehicles for the Sheriff’s Department at its April 30, 2025 meeting.
Sheriff Rob Evenson met with the commission alongside Brandon Barrett to discuss options for replacing what the minutes describe as the recent loss of two Sheriff's Department vehicles. After a review of county finances, the commission recorded approval of a $90,000 budget allocation to address the department’s vehicle needs. The minutes do not identify who moved or seconded the motion or provide a roll-call vote tally.
Commissioners present were Presiding Commissioner Bryan Hall, Eastern Commissioner Jamey Cope and Western Commissioner Rick Lett. County Clerk Jessica Cole is listed in the minutes as present and as the signing clerk for the record.
The record does not specify how the $90,000 will be apportioned across vehicle purchases, whether vehicles will be purchased new or used, or a procurement timeline. The minutes show no formal assignment of follow-up tasks or estimated delivery dates for replacement units.
The commission reconvened May 5, 2025; the minutes do not indicate additional action on vehicle procurement at that time.
