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Council authorizes purchase and upfitting of three police SUVs totaling about $160,000
Summary
Council approved purchase of three Ford Explorer police vehicles from Joe Cooper Ford for $132,437.50 and authorized upfitting from Dana Safety Supply for $28,206.37, bringing the combined cost to roughly $160,643.87.
The city council approved purchases for new police vehicles and associated upfitting. The purchase authorization covered one patrol Ford Explorer at $45,910 and two admin/detective models at $43,026.75 each, totaling $132,437.50, from Joe Cooper Ford on state contract. Council then approved vehicle upfitting (safety equipment and installation) from Dana Safety Supply for $28,206.37.
Motions to approve both the vehicle purchases and the upfitting were moved and seconded; roll-call votes were recorded and the motions carried. Council discussion was minimal and focused on procedural confirmation that purchases were on state contract.
