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Board approves special-purchase mayor vehicle from Jasper Engines at $18,101.10
Summary
The board approved using a special purchase provision to buy a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee from Jasper Engines for $18,101.10, citing comparables that set fair market value between $22,000 and $29,000 and noting the mayor's budget allocated $45,000 for a vehicle.
The Jasper board approved a special-purchase acquisition of a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee from Jasper Engines for $18,101.10, citing a charitable arrangement that reduced the dealer's price and a statutory exception that allows a noncompetitive purchase when a unique opportunity produces substantial savings.
City staff presented market comparables indicating a fair market range of $22,000 to $29,000 and said Jasper Engines offered the vehicle at $18,000 plus fees (total $18,101.10). City counsel advised the purchase qualifies under Indiana Code —5-22-10-5 as a special purchase when a unique opportunity to obtain supplies at substantial savings exists and no other vendor can access the donated value. The mayor's budget included $45,000 for a vehicle purchase, so the offered price was well under budget.
A board member moved to approve purchase of the vehicle at the presented price; the motion passed on a voice vote. Staff were directed to complete necessary purchase paperwork and process the transaction through normal purchasing and accounting channels.
