CITY LEADERS APPROVE INVESTMENTS FOR MPD, FIREMEN'S RETIREMENT FUND, HAZMAT TEAM DONATIONS

(Oct. 29, 2025) 

MIDLAND, TEXAS -- The Midland City Council approved a nearly $3 million investment in vehicle upgrades for the Midland Police Department.

City leaders approved the purchase of 26 Chevrolet Tahoes, five Ford Explorers and six Ford F-150 pick-up trucks upfitted for MPD use.

These vehicles will be replacements for vehicles that range from 5 to 11 years in service and have high mileage and/or long service hours and have gone beyond their useful service life.

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City leaders took a proactive step toward greater stabilization of the Midland Fireman’s Relief and Retirement Fund.

The council approved moving $250,000 from the rate stabilization fund balance to the newly established Firefighter Retirement Stability Fund. The set-aside serves as a strategic reserve that could be drawn up in future years.

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Finally, thank you to Enterprise Crude Pipeline and Targa Resources for donations to be used for the purchase of gas monitors for the Midland Fire Department HAZMAT team.