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Oak Grove board approves $42,786 purchase of 2026 police Dodge Durango
Summary
The Board of Aldermen approved the police department's purchase of a 2026 Dodge Durango police package for $42,786, an item listed in the approved budget; members asked about fleet mix and outfitting costs before voting to approve.
The Oak Grove Board of Aldermen voted Jan. 20 to approve the police department's purchase of a 2026 Dodge Durango police package for $42,786.
Police leadership told the board the Durango meets department requirements, is available immediately, and was slightly cheaper than a comparable Ford Explorer under Missouri-Kansas state contract pricing. "This purchase will expand the police fleet to meet our current staffing needs," the police captain said, adding that outfitting costs will be paid from budgeted funds.
Board members asked how many Durangos are in the fleet (the captain said there are currently two, including one admin vehicle), whether this would be the third Durango, and what had been budgeted for a new vehicle. A board member reported a line item of $58,000 for the vehicle, and the captain confirmed the approved budget will cover purchase and additional equipment costs.
A motion to approve the purchase was made and seconded; the board approved the purchase by voice vote.
The department plans to outfit the vehicle with police equipment after purchase; exact outfitting costs were discussed but not itemized at the meeting.
