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Council approves police fleet and utility spending

GrotonJul 6, 20263 min read

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The Mayor and Council approved $158,625 for three replacement police pursuit SUVs, funded through capital reserves, and authorized up to $165,344.30 for distribution-system transformers.

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What this means

The police department will replace three pursuit SUVs, while Groton Utilities will purchase transformers for inventory and the Columbia Gardens Project. The council also approved a three-year, up-to-$300,000 agreement for transporting and disposing of wastewater sludge and scum, plus four-year chemical supply agreements for water and wastewater treatment. A $25,000 donation was accepted for playground equipment at Washington Park.

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Accepted a $25,000 donation for the Washington Park playground equipment initiative; the motion carried 4-0-0.
Approved temporary alcohol use at Eastern Point Beach on September 5, 2026, for the Groton City Brew Run, subject to beach rules and regulations; the motion carried 4-0-0.
Approved the purchase of one 2026 Dodge Durango Pursuit SUV for $41,645 from capital reserve funds; the motion carried 4-0-0.
Approved the purchase of two 2026 Dodge Durango Pursuit SUVs for $116,980 from capital reserve funds after correcting a typographical error; the amended motion carried 4-0-0.
Authorized Groton Utilities management to purchase distribution-system transformers for up to $165,344.30, including a 10% contingency, from FY 2026 non-bonded capital; the motion carried 4-0-0.
Authorized a three-year sludge and scum transportation and disposal agreement beginning July 1, 2026, with spending not to exceed $300,000, subject to available sewer operating budget funds; the motion carried 4-0-0.
Authorized four-year chemical purchase agreements for the water and wastewater treatment plants. The full wastewater chemical contract details are unavailable in the provided excerpt.
Approved several prior meeting minutes, with each listed motion carrying 4-0-0.

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