(KMZA )--The Nemaha County ( Ks ) Sheriff’s Department will be getting two new vehicles.
Sheriff Rich Vernon presented county commissioners Monday with bids he received for a new truck and a new car.
Following discussion, the commission approved the purchase of a 2013 Dodge Ram 15-hundred crew cab pickup and a 2013 Dodge Charger from Nemaha Valley Motors in Seneca at a cost of $16,500 for each vehicle. The price includes the trade-in of a 2006 Jeep Cherokee and a 2009 Dodge Charger.
Bids were also received from Honeyman Ford.
In other business, commissioners approved the appointment of Gary Scoby as commission chairman for 2013 and Tim Burdiek as co-chair.
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