Police and public works equipment bond
Town of BedfordVirginia- Detected
- Oct 20, 2026
- 13 days ago
- Sector
- Equipment
- Est. value
- Free account
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From the meeting
At its October 20, 2026 meeting, the Town of Bedford authorized a general obligation public improvement bond for police and public works equipment. The package says the Town chose Virginia Resources Authority (VRA) Direct Loan Program financing for body cameras, a roll-off dumpster hauler, a knuckle boom truck, and a flatbed dump truck. The bond amount was capped at $636,000, with closing targeted for October 27, 2026.
This is a decided financing path and signals near-term equipment purchasing and replacement work.
- Meeting date
- October 20, 2026
- Agency
- Town of Bedford
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