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Commissioners authorize up to $24,000 for sheriff transport vehicle; sheriff pursuing license-plate-reader grant
Summary
Sheriff Alan Benninga was authorized to spend up to $24,000 to purchase a replacement transport vehicle after no bids were received; he said he is applying for a grant to buy license-plate reader cameras and prefers Leonardo Cameras if funded.
Sheriff Alan Benninga told the board on March 16 that bid specifications for a used Dodge Durango to replace the jail transport vehicle produced no bids by the deadline. The Board authorized Benninga to expend up to $24,000 to acquire a similar vehicle; Commissioner Carlson made the motion, Commissioner Mayo seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
Benninga also said he is applying for grant funding to purchase license-plate reader cameras to be installed at multiple locations; he told commissioners he has researched several brands and would prefer Leonardo Cameras if the grant is awarded. The minutes do not list grant deadlines, the number of cameras sought, or installation locations.
