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Anniston Police Get 29 New Tahoes to Boost Fleet
25 Jul
Summary
- Anniston City Council approved a $2.06 million lease for 29 new Chevrolet Tahoes.
- New police vehicles expected to be on city streets starting January 2027.
- The purchase aims to address immediate fleet shortages and future replacement plans.
The Anniston City Council has authorized a five-year lease-purchase agreement totaling $2.06 million for 29 new Chevrolet Tahoes for the Police Department. This decision addresses a critical shortage in the police fleet, with the first vehicles expected to be operational by January 2027.
The agreement, approved unanimously, carries a 4.91 percent interest rate. City leaders emphasized the necessity of this purchase to avoid impacting police services and to begin a more strategic approach to vehicle replacement.
Financing will come from the general fund through the lease-purchase arrangement, meaning the full amount is not paid upfront. Manufacturer warranties will cover the vehicles, while the city's garage will handle routine maintenance and repairs.
This strategic acquisition is intended to move the city away from reactive problem-solving and establish a proactive plan for fleet management, including replacing approximately nine vehicles annually in the future. Older vehicles from the current fleet will be surplused or kept as spares.
