The same day, the council also unanimously approved purchase and installation of a push bar for the police chief's vehicle, not to exceed $3,000, to be paid from public safety funds.
IssueTallulah Fallsapproved
Council declares two police vehicles surplus, outfits new patrol vehicle
The town is selling an aging Tahoe and Charger from its police fleet while spending on lettering, light bars and a push bar for replacement vehicles.
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July 9, 2026: Police Chief's vehicle push bar purchase and installation
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In May, the town council discussed the police department's vehicle fleet, including a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2017 Dodge Charger, and noted an estimate of $65,639 for a Ford Explorer replacement.
On June 11, the council took up a resolution to surplus the 2019 Tahoe and 2017 Charger. It voted unanimously to declare both vehicles surplus property and authorize their sale by auction or sealed bid.
On July 9, the council unanimously approved a police department purchase request covering roughly $2,600 for vehicle lettering and roughly $6,650 for externally mounted roof light bars.
The same day, the council also unanimously approved purchase and installation of a push bar for the police chief's vehicle, not to exceed $3,000, to be paid from public safety funds.
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ApprovedunknownPolice Department purchase of vehicle lettering and externally mounted roof light bars
The request included approximately $2,600 for vehicle lettering and approximately $6,650 for externally mounted roof light bars.
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Police Department purchase of vehicle lettering and externally mounted roof light bars
The request included approximately $2,600 for vehicle lettering and approximately $6,650 for externally mounted roof light bars.
Appeared on agendaproposedPurchase of vehicle decals/lettering for Tallulah Falls Tahoe patrol vehicles
letter tallulah falls tahoe 2026 letter tahoe per vehicle 2 $850.00 $1,700.00
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Purchase of vehicle decals/lettering for Tallulah Falls Tahoe patrol vehicles
letter tallulah falls tahoe 2026 letter tahoe per vehicle 2 $850.00 $1,700.00
Appeared on agendaproposedPolice Department purchase request for vehicle restriping and emergency lightbars
I immediately obtained quotes for restriping the police vehicles and for instillation of roof mounted emergency lightbars.
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Police Department purchase request for vehicle restriping and emergency lightbars
I immediately obtained quotes for restriping the police vehicles and for instillation of roof mounted emergency lightbars.
ApprovedunknownPolice Chief's vehicle push bar purchase and installation
approve the purchase and installation of a push bar in an amount not to exceed $3,000 from public safety funds
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Police Chief's vehicle push bar purchase and installation
approve the purchase and installation of a push bar in an amount not to exceed $3,000 from public safety funds
Appeared on agendaproposedResolution to surplus 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2017 Dodge Charger
Resolution to surplus property 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2017 Dodge Charger
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Resolution to surplus 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2017 Dodge Charger
Resolution to surplus property 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2017 Dodge Charger
Appeared on agendaproposedDeclaring a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2017 Dodge Charger as surplus real property and authorizing their sale
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF TALLULAH FALLS TO DECLARE CERTAIN REAL
PROPERTY OF THE TOWN OF TALLULAH FALLS TO BE SURPLUS
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Declaring a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2017 Dodge Charger as surplus real property and authorizing their sale
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF TALLULAH FALLS TO DECLARE CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY OF THE TOWN OF TALLULAH FALLS TO BE SURPLUS
Appeared on agendaproposedResolution to surplus a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2017 Dodge Charger
Resolution to surplus property – 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2017 Dodge Charger
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Resolution to surplus a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2017 Dodge Charger
Resolution to surplus property – 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2017 Dodge Charger
ApprovedconfirmedSurplus declaration and sale of 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2017 Dodge Charger police vehicles
declare the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2017 Dodge Charger as surplus property and authorize the vehicles to be sold by auction or sealed bid
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Surplus declaration and sale of 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2017 Dodge Charger police vehicles
declare the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2017 Dodge Charger as surplus property and authorize the vehicles to be sold by auction or sealed bid
DiscusseddiscussedPolice vehicle fleet - surplus 2019 Tahoe/2017 Charger and Ford Explorer replacement estimate
An estimate of $65,639 was obtained for a Ford Explorer replacement.
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Police vehicle fleet - surplus 2019 Tahoe/2017 Charger and Ford Explorer replacement estimate
An estimate of $65,639 was obtained for a Ford Explorer replacement.
DiscusseddiscussedPolice vehicle fleet replacement (2019 Tahoe)
An estimate of $65,639 was obtained for a Ford Explorer replacement.
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Police vehicle fleet replacement (2019 Tahoe)
An estimate of $65,639 was obtained for a Ford Explorer replacement.
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