(KNZA)--The Hiawatha City Commission approved the purchase of a new patrol vehicle for the Police Department when they met Tuesday evening.
On the recommendation of Police Chief Mickey Gruber, the Commission approved the purchase of a new 2023 Dodge Durango from Superior Emergency Response Equipment, of Andover, in the amount of $53,872.
$55,000 had been budgeted for the purchase of a new vehicle.
With the purchase, Gruber said he plans to sell two of the department's older patrol cars.
On the recommendation of Wastewater Supervisor Dominic Grier, the commission approved the replacement of a bank of lights at the wastewater treatment plant's ultraviolet room for $45,385. Grier said the plant will be 19 years old in December.
The Commission also accepted the low bid submitted by Miller Trash Service, of Troy, for a three-year contract to provide trash service for the city in the amount of $1,053 per month. It was among two bids received.
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