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Council approves purchase of Dodge Ram pickup and clears $2.3M warrant
Summary
Council authorized R-2026-11 to buy a 2026 Dodge Ram pickup for up to $40,493 and approved Warrant No. 914 totaling $2,300,298.33; staff said the pickup better suits police needs and direct purchase avoided a higher price.
The council adopted Resolution R‑2026‑11 authorizing purchase of a 2026 Dodge Ram pickup truck from Bob Ridings, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $40,493. Staff explained that buying directly saved money compared with other procurement routes and that the pickup was a better fit for Police Department operational needs. Council voted to waive competitive bidding requirements, which requires five votes, and the resolution passed unanimously.
Council also approved Warrant No. 914 in the amount of $2,300,298.33 on a unanimous roll-call vote. The warrant approval was presented and adopted without recorded dissent.
