Purchase 15 police cars from Hoblit Motors for up to $340,000
In Plain English
The police department needs new patrol vehicles to replace aging cars in its fleet. Each new car costs about $22,700 on average. If approved, the city buys from Hoblit Motors in Woodland, California.
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Votes
Approve the purchase
6 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The city approved purchasing 15 new police cars from Hoblit Motors for approximately $341,000 total (about $22,700 per vehicle). The new patrol cars will replace aging vehicles in the police fleet. The council voted unanimously to approve the purchase, with all six members present supporting the contract. This was a routine equipment replacement decision that drew no opposition.
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