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Aldermen approve bid to buy two 2026 patrol SUVs from Bellman Dodge
Summary
The police chief recommended continuing purchases from Bellman Dodge after comparing state-bid dealers; the aldermen voted to approve Bellman Dodge bids for two 2026 Dodge Durango Pursuit SUVs with no further discussion.
The police chief told the board the department will replace two patrol vehicles this year and recommended Bellman Dodge, a state-bid dealer the city has used for years, because their bids were lowest and they meet state bid qualifications. "Our recommendation is gonna be that we continue to use Bellman for our patrol car purchases," the chief said.
Alderman Dent moved to approve the bids from Bellman Dodge for two 2026 Dodge Durango Pursuit SUVs; another alderman seconded the motion. The board voted to approve the purchase with no additional discussion. The chief said the department aims to buy durable equipment and to transfer lights and other components when practical to reduce costs.
