City staff told the Benbrook City Council on Oct. 2 that bids were solicited through cooperative purchasing programs for four replacement police patrol vehicles and that the lowest per-vehicle bid came through Texas Buy Board.

Commander David Martin said the per-vehicle bid from Texas Buy Board was $53,960. He told the council that vehicle outfitting costs for standard police equipment were not included in the bid and estimated outfitting at $20,510 per vehicle.

Commander Martin said the purchase would be funded through the city’s capital asset replacement fund and recommended council approval of four police-package patrol vehicles outfitted with standard police equipment for a total price of $297,880.

Councilmember Mr. Tyner moved to approve the purchase as presented and Miss Franklin seconded the motion. The transcript records the motion and second but does not record a vote tally or final outcome for this agenda item.

No public comment or extended discussion on the equipment, procurement source, or funding was recorded during the meeting.