TD Council approves equipment purchases, funds police computers
By Tom Peterson
The Dalles City Council gave the green light on the purchase of equipment and lease of computers costing in total some $440,000 at their regular meeting on Monday, July 11.
City manager Matthew Klebes also noted at the meeting that the structural analysis for the historic Gitchell Building had been completed and will be under review by city staff in weeks to come.
The building, which sits next to the railroad tracks north of First Street and next to Lewis and Clark Festival Park, is The Dalles’ oldest commercial building.
Klebes also announced that Community Development Director Alice Cannon will be leaving her position to take a job with Wasco County.
The Council unanimously approved the following three requests for equipment from Public Works Director Dave Anderson:
Dodge 5500
CAT 305.5
CAT 430
purchase of a 2022 Dodge Ram 5500 4x4 from Ron Tonkin through a state bid at a cost of $69,975 plus licensing fees.
Purchase of a Caterpillar 305.5 Compact Excavator from Peterson Cat at a cost of $71,062
Purchase of a Caterpillar 430 Backhoe Loader From Peterson Cat at a cost of $170,314.
Lease of 26 computers and computer docks for the Dalles Police Department. The computers are used in the field to provide officers with warrant information, vehicle information, computer-aided dispatch, route calls, witness statements, caller information, and victim information for example. It was noted by Council the computers were indispensable for keeping officers and the community safe. Council approved leasing the computers and docks for five years from HarborTech Mobility at a cost of $129,007.
