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Florence ratifies $5,665.44 transmission repair for police Ford Explorer

City of Florence Mayor and Board · September 2, 2025
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Summary

The board ratified Coleman Taylor Transmission estimate #511678 to repair the transmission on a police Ford Explorer (VIN 1FM5K8AR3BGA79478) for $5,665.44 after Chief Burns' recommendation; minutes list a second higher quote for comparison.

On Sept. 2 the Florence board ratified a vendor estimate to repair a police vehicle transmission. Following a recommendation from Chief Burns, Alderman John Banks moved (seconded by Alderman Brent Sistrunk) to ratify Coleman Taylor Transmission estimate #511678 for $5,665.44 to repair the transmission on a police Ford Explorer (VIN 1FM5K8AR3BGA79478). The minutes note a second quote from A-1 Gear & Auto for $5,952.80; the board approved the lower bid unanimously.

The motion described the action as ratification of a previously obtained estimate; the minutes do not state whether the vehicle was taken out of service or the expected turnaround time for repairs. The board carried the motion by unanimous vote.