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Edisto Beach PD to add side-by-side vehicle for beach patrol; ATAX funds $18,399.18
Summary
The ATAX board approved $18,399.18 to purchase a side-by-side vehicle for beach patrol after Police Chief Daniel Seyle said the current all-terrain vehicle is due for replacement and that side-by-side vehicles better carry equipment and two officers.
Edisto Beach Police Chief Daniel Seyle requested ATAX funding to purchase a side-by-side vehicle for the Beach Patrol, saying the current all-terrain vehicle is due to be replaced and that ATVs have an expected service life of approximately three years when used on the beach. Seyle said a side-by-side better accommodates signs and equipment and allows two officers to ride together.
On a motion by Chair Mike Hobson, seconded by Emma Hart, the board approved ATAX funding of $18,399.18 to purchase the side-by-side. The approval will result in the department operating two side-by-side vehicles for beach patrol duty, which staff said will enhance public safety and code compliance during the spring and summer tourism season.
No alternate funding sources or additional contingencies were recorded in the discussion; the board approved the purchase unanimously.
