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Commission approves new low‑roof jail transport van, authorizes fleet rotation
Summary
The Board authorized purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Express 15‑passenger low‑roof van from Don Hattan (Park City) for $46,850 and approved related upfitting for a total project cost of $74,260.53; the replaced vehicle will be rotated into detective service to remove an older unit.
Butler County authorized purchase of a 2026 Chevrolet Express passenger van to serve as a jail transport vehicle and approved associated upfitting Jan. 20.
Lieutenant Patrick Light and Captain Tracy Burnett told the Board the Sheriff’s Office needs a reliable, low‑roof passenger van to move inmates safely between the jail, courts and medical facilities; a low roof is necessary for garage clearance and officer safety. ‘‘A low‑roof configuration is required due to garage clearance limitations, ease of inmate loading and unloading, and officer safety considerations,’’ a department representative said. The preferred 15‑passenger capacity aims to meet peak transport demands and reduce trips.
Commissioner Dan Woydziak moved to approve the purchase of the 15‑passenger Chevrolet Express from Don Hattan of Park City for $46,850 and to authorize upfitting and graphics for a total project cost of $74,260.53; Vice Chair Kelly Herzet seconded and the motion passed 4‑0. The Board also approved rotating the replaced transport vehicle to a detective assignment to remove an older, high‑mileage vehicle from service.
