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Williston Commission approves emergency purchase of patrol vehicle after August wreck
Summary
Facing a totaled patrol car from an August accident, the commission authorized an emergency out-of-budget purchase not to exceed $55,000 from Nelson Auto Center (Red Rock Ford contract vendor). The approval was unanimous, 5-0.
The Williston City Commission approved an emergency, out-of-budget purchase not to exceed $55,000 to replace a patrol vehicle that was totaled in August.
City Administrator Shawn Wenko explained Nelson Auto Center, which holds the State of North Dakota fleet contract for emergency vehicles, has a vehicle in stock that meets standardized pricing and equipment requirements. Because replacement vehicles can take months to procure, Wenko asked the commission to approve the immediate purchase under emergency circumstances.
Commissioner Brad Bekkedahl moved to approve the emergency purchase; Commissioner Lucas Gjovig seconded. The vote was recorded AYE: Gjovig, Bekkedahl, Siemieniewski, Bervig, Klug; the motion carried 5-0.
The authorization covers procurement of the vehicle only and caps the purchase at $55,000. No additional budget amendment details or financing sources were specified in the minutes.
