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Shorewood board approves purchase of 2026 Ford Explorer for police chief
Summary
The board authorized the purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer for the police chief in the amount of $52,763 from the dealer listed in meeting materials; staff discussed reassigning a 2017 Chevy Tahoe (about 135,000 miles) to other village uses and delivery and outfitting timelines.
The village board approved the purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer for the police chief at a purchase price recorded in meeting materials as $52,763. Staff said the existing 2017 Chevy Tahoe has nearly 135,000 miles and will be reassigned within village fleet once replacements are in service.
Public Works and police staff said the new vehicle is expected to be delivered in approximately 8–10 weeks with an additional 2–4 weeks for outfitting radios and lights. "We are recommending the village board approve the purchase of a 2026 Ford Explorer ... in the amount of $52,763," a staff member said during the presentation. The motion carried on a roll-call vote.
