City, county approve $1M in vehicle purchases

Published 2:15 pm Wednesday, February 14, 2018

THOMASVILLE — Local governing bodies this week approved more than $1 million to purchase vehicles.

Thomasville City Council approved the purchase of six vehicles at a cost of $175,234, $784 above the amount budgeted.

The units will replace Thomasville Police Department vehicles purchased in 2010 and 2011.

The purchase includes five Ford police interceptor utility/SUVs and one Ford F-150 police model.

The units will be purchased from Wade Ford on a state contract that guarantees the purchase price.

The expenditure approved is for vehicles only. Emergency equipment accessorizing will be a separate expense, according to information provided by city council.

Thomas County commissioners approved spending a total of $880,124.98 to purchase vehicles and associated equipment for county agencies, including animal control, sheriff’s office, public works, facilities management, narcotics/vice and fleet services.

“The bidding was done through a proper bidding process,” said commission Chairman Wiley Grady.

County government budgets capital purchases every other year, Grady said, adding that employee raises are scheduled in alternate years.

Senior reporter Patti Dozier can be reached at (229) 226-2400, ext. 1820