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Commission approves Building Department pickup; Vice‑Mayor Colonell objects
Summary
The Commission approved a 2026 Ford Ranger for the Building Department for $38,480 to replace an aging vehicle; Vice‑Mayor Doug Colonell cast the lone 'no' vote after questioning necessity and maintenance practices.
The City Commission approved purchase of a 2026 Ford Ranger Super Crew pickup for the Building Department for $38,480 after discussion about the existing vehicle's service life and fleet management practices. Building Official Tony Loreno explained the request reflected a need for a smaller replacement consistent with the department's budget and indicated used building trucks are typically transferred to Public Works when retired.
Vice‑Mayor Doug Colonell questioned whether replacement was necessary and sought clarification about maintenance and the prior vehicle's condition; Colonell was the sole dissenting vote on the rollcall (four yes, one no). Public Works Head Mike Guarino confirmed the City's practice of handing down retired Building Department trucks to Public Works for continued use.
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