Groveport Council Refers Police Vehicle Ordinance to Committee of the Whole
An ordinance authorizing vehicle acquisitions through a cooperative purchase plan advanced to the Committee of the Whole after a first reading.
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On Nov. 9, 2026, Groveport City Council heard a first reading of an ordinance authorizing the purchase of three police vehicles for the police department.
The ordinance was referred to the Committee of the Whole. Council Member Jean Ann Hilbert sponsored the legislation, according to council records.
Under the measure, City Administrator B.J. King is authorized to purchase the vehicles through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase Plan. The ordinance also authorizes the city to acquire ancillary equipment through Parr Public Safety.
By using the cooperative contract, the ordinance waives formal competitive bidding under city charter bidding procedures in Section 9.02(B). Under that charter section, competitive bidding may be waived when not required by state law.
The filed legislation does not specify vehicle models, delivery timelines or total expenditure amounts, leaving pricing and fleet details for committee examination.
According to municipal records, the measure is assigned to the Committee of the Whole as it awaits a second reading. The legislation specifies that it will take effect at the earliest period allowed by law.
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On Nov. 9, 2026, Groveport City Council heard a first reading of an ordinance authorizing the purchase of three police vehicles for the police department.
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On Nov. 9, 2026, Groveport City Council heard a first reading of an ordinance authorizing the purchase of three police vehicles for the police department.
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· 1st Readings Ord. 2026-040 · AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO SOLICIT BIDS AND TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE AND RESPONSIBLE BIDDER IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 2027 STREET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM AND GROVEPORT PARK SHARED USE PATH RECONSTRUCTION Ord. 2026-048 · AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO PURCHASE THREE (3) POLICE VEHICLES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT UNDER THE SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASE PLAN, INCLUDING THE PURCHASE OF ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT THROUGH PARR PUBLIC SAFETY, THEREBY WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING PURSUANT TO GROVEPORT CITY CHARTER SECTION 9.02(B)
Council Member Jean Ann Hilbert sponsored the legislation, according to council records.
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Council Members - Shawn Cleary, Jean Ann Hilbert, Scott Lockett, Abdullah Ansar-Barsa, Karen Fraser, Jamie Hise
Under the measure, City Administrator B.J. King is authorized to purchase the vehicles through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase Plan.
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Administrator - BJ King
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On Nov. 9, 2026, Groveport City Council heard a first reading of an ordinance authorizing the purchase of three police vehicles for the police department.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GROVEPORT, FRANKLIN COUNTY, OHIO, A MAJORITY OF ITS MEMBERS CONCURRING: Section 1: That the Administrator is hereby authorized to purchase three (3) Police vehicles for the Police Department in accordance with the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase Plan, including ancillary equipment through Parr Public Safety, thereby waiving competitive bidding pursuant to Section 9.02 (B) of the Groveport City Charter.
The ordinance was referred to the Committee of the Whole.
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This Ordinance was referred to the Committee of the Whole
Council Member Jean Ann Hilbert sponsored the legislation, according to council records.
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Sponsor: Council Member Hilbert
Under the measure, City Administrator B.J. King is authorized to purchase the vehicles through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase Plan.
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WHEREAS, the City is permitted to purchase items under the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase Plan and through Parr Public Safety; and
The ordinance also authorizes the city to acquire ancillary equipment through Parr Public Safety.
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Section 1: That the Administrator is hereby authorized to purchase three (3) Police vehicles for the Police Department in accordance with the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase Plan, including ancillary equipment through Parr Public Safety, thereby waiving competitive bidding pursuant to Section 9.02 (B) of the Groveport City Charter.
By using the cooperative contract, the ordinance waives formal competitive bidding under city charter bidding procedures in Section 9.02(B).
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Section 1: That the Administrator is hereby authorized to purchase three (3) Police vehicles for the Police Department in accordance with the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchase Plan, including ancillary equipment through Parr Public Safety, thereby waiving competitive bidding pursuant to Section 9.02 (B) of the Groveport City Charter.
Under that charter section, competitive bidding may be waived when not required by state law.
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WHEREAS, Section 9.02 (B) of the Groveport City Charter permits the waiving of competitive bidding where the statutory or common law of Ohio does not require competitive bidding.
According to municipal records, the measure is assigned to the Committee of the Whole as it awaits a second reading.
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The legislation specifies that it will take effect at the earliest period allowed by law.
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Section 2: That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force at the earliest period allowed by Law.