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-"-1 VI. C. Allbright, Chief of Police, met with thE' Counei 1 to request that a new Police Car be purchased. He stated that the old Chevrolet has 58,000. milE's on it and is in very bad condition. He suggested that it be traded in on a new car. He stated that each year the Ford Motor Company gives two fords to the State Highway Department for trial. After a certain time, these cars are sold only to a Sheriff's Department or Police Department. He stated that the car available is a four door sedan with a Mercury engine which is specially built for police work, and it has 7,000. miles on it. He stated that this car could be purchased for $2,430.00 with a trade in for the Chevrolet in the amount of $868.00 leaving a balance of $1,562.00. It was mentioned by a member of the Council that the City would not be required to accept bids on an amount less than $2,500.00. The Council asked Mr. Barbee if it was possible to buy this car on u rental lease contract. Mr. Barbee stated that it was possible to do so. Alderman Beecroft made a motion that the Council approve the purchase of this car on a rental lease plan and that Mr. Barbee be instructed to handle the payment plans. Alderman De Viney seconded the motion. A vote was taken which resulted unanimously in favor of the motion. o rJ:I o :::c Q. I There being no further business to discuss, the meeting WBS adjourned at 4:30 p.m. The foregoing and above minutes transpiring at the regular meeting of is a true and corre..ct'1ec~~d of all matters March 28, 1956. / . ~ / Jf ?--.. . \ . / ...-/' !/f; C / .." / [ "(~,::c/, -w. .. / L__;.//q1i?A' ..~cy;l&JI.1}?k.~ P'rank E. Dl\!herich, Mayor) // Coy De Viney, Alderman ~.~I' S-: R. Beecroft, Alderman \i ATTEST: /1 I