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Council approves $31,638 outfitting package for new police SUV
Summary
The Petersburg council approved purchase of equipment for a new police Explorer — $28,238.57 for vehicle outfitting and $3,400 for firearms, for a total of $31,638.57. The purchase was authorized by voice vote after council discussion of equipment and funding sources.
Gary said the outfitting quote for the new police Explorer came to $28,238.57 and that adding a rifle and shotgun would bring the total to $31,638.57. He said the $28,238.57 covers four main items: the light bar, an in‑car camera system, radar and related equipment, and that the firearms line increased the total by roughly $3,400. Gary also said the equipment would be sourced from CFG Arms in Little Rock.
Councilor Ken moved to proceed with the purchase and Troy seconded. The council approved the purchase by voice vote; a recorded roll call was not given in the transcript. Gary said earlier discussion had considered TIF funding for some past purchases but did not specify which line items for this outfitting would be paid from TIF.
The council did not provide a detailed, itemized funding breakdown on the record at the meeting; councilors asked Gary to place the order and proceed. The motion authorizes staff to purchase the outfitting and accessories described at the quoted total. The council did not state an implementation timeline in the meeting record.
Next steps: staff will place the order and follow procurement procedures; any final invoicing or funding source allocations were not specified at the meeting.
