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Commissioners approve $53,949 van purchase for Animal Services using donation funds
Summary
The board authorized Animal Services to buy a 2026 Ford T-150 cargo van for $53,949 from Mike Fitzpatrick Ford using donation account funds; the department said donation balance was $100,624.61 and transports to out-of-state partners account for about half of animals handled annually.
Animal Services Director George Richmond asked the Board to approve purchasing a 2026 Ford T-150 cargo van for animal transport at a cost of $53,949 through state procurement from Mike Fitzpatrick Ford.
Director Richmond said the department currently relies on a donated GMC with nearly 300,000 miles and a previously donated Sprinter van that is no longer roadworthy; he added that about 50% of animals received each year are transported out of state. Administrator Gorton confirmed the Animal Services donation account had a balance of $100,624.61 and staff recommended using those funds so donors could see direct results of their contributions. Commissioner Bryan Threadgill moved to approve the purchase using donation funds; the motion passed unanimously.
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