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ATH2026-089 Authorization to purchase four (4) Dodge Durango Pursuit All-Wheel Drive SUVs in the amount of $45,509 per vehicle totaling $182,036 from Akins Ford-Dodge (220 West May Street, Winder, GA 30680) under the Georgia Statewide Contract to be funded by the Emergency Vehicle Replacement Fund, with vehicle outfitting by Dana Safety Supply (1098 King Industrial Drive, Marietta, GA 30062) to be funded by the Asset Forfeiture Fund at an additional $22,238.40 per vehicle totaling $88,953.60, and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents. Citywide

2026-07-20 · approved · minutes

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Recorded roll call
Position	Count	Published names
aye	7	Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
nay	0	None
recuse	0	None

Authorization and later evidence are separate events. A later record does not by itself establish causal impact.

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Authorization to purchase four (4) Dodge Durango Pursuit All-Wheel Drive SUVs in the amount of $45,509 per vehicle totaling $182,036 from Akins Ford-Dodge (220 West May Street, Winder, GA 30680) under the Georgia Statewide Contract to be funded by the Emergency Vehicle Replacement Fund, with vehicle outfitting by Dana Safety Supply (1098 King Industrial Drive, Marietta, GA 30062) to be funded by the Asset Forfeiture Fund at an additional $22,238.40 per vehicle totaling $88,953.60, and authorize the Mayor to sign and execute all related documents. Citywide
Authorized in this action record. A signed agreement, payment, permit, delivery or completion is a separate event and may remain unverified.
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Reported carried · Mover: Councilmember Travis Lindley · Seconder: Councilmember Glenn Pickens

Recorded roll call
Position	Count	Published names
aye	7	Councilmember Pickens, Councilmember Hines, Councilmember Lindley, Councilmember Welch, Councilmember Wilkinson, Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Gould, Councilmember Oglesby
nay	0	None
recuse	0	None

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