Mills County approves purchase of 2026 Dodge Durango for sheriff's fleet
May 12, 2026 | Mills County, Iowa
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The Mills County Board approved the purchase of a 2026 Dodge Durango for the sheriff's office after the sheriff’s representative presented bid, trade-in and budget details.
The presenter explained that the bid price was reduced by a trade-in on a 2020 Durango and that the county’s net cost would be about $30,769. "The actual cost to Mills County would be $30,769," the presenter said while summarizing trade-in credits and available vehicle-line funds.
Board members discussed timing — some members recommended waiting until the next fiscal year because only six weeks remained in the budget year — but the sheriff’s representative said projections show sufficient funds in the general basic vehicle account and outlined the fleet’s mileage and maintenance situation.
A motion to approve the purchase was made and seconded; the board approved the purchase by voice vote. Staff said the purchase will be paid from the vehicle account and that they will update projections next month.
The presenter explained that the bid price was reduced by a trade-in on a 2020 Durango and that the county’s net cost would be about $30,769. "The actual cost to Mills County would be $30,769," the presenter said while summarizing trade-in credits and available vehicle-line funds.
Board members discussed timing — some members recommended waiting until the next fiscal year because only six weeks remained in the budget year — but the sheriff’s representative said projections show sufficient funds in the general basic vehicle account and outlined the fleet’s mileage and maintenance situation.
A motion to approve the purchase was made and seconded; the board approved the purchase by voice vote. Staff said the purchase will be paid from the vehicle account and that they will update projections next month.
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