Approve $230,000 contract to outfit police vehicles with equipment

Police & Community SafetyContractsContract

$230,000

In Plain English

The police department needs to install equipment like radios, computers, and emergency lights in new patrol cars. Pursuit North specializes in converting standard vehicles into fully equipped police cruisers. The 2-year contract covers the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 budget years.

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Votes

Approve consent calendar

Passed

6 to 0

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Why This Vote Matters

The council approved a $230,000 contract with Pursuit North to outfit new police patrol cars with radios, computers, and emergency lights over the next two years. Six members voted yes while Councilmember Pimplé abstained without explanation. This is a routine equipment contract that allows the police department to convert standard vehicles into fully equipped cruisers for the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 budget cycles. The approval ensures officers will have properly equipped vehicles to perform their duties.

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