Council approves $66,809 purchase and upfitting for replacement unmarked police truck
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Summary
Following an accident that totaled an unmarked police F‑150, the council approved purchasing and upfitting a replacement vehicle at a net cost offset by insurance proceeds.
Hewitt — The Hewitt City Council voted Aug. 18 to approve the purchase and upfitting of a 2025 Ford F‑150 as a replacement unmarked police vehicle at a total cost of $66,809.
Mr. Thomas, a staff member, told the council that on June 23 an unmarked department pickup was rendered a total loss after a crash, and the city’s insurance proceeds totaled $31,395. Staff recommended purchasing the replacement vehicle through a state contract and using Dana Safety Supply to install emergency equipment.
The motion to approve the expenditure was made and seconded during the meeting and carried unanimously. The ordinance authorizes purchasing the vehicle and using the insurance proceeds to offset part of the cost; staff said any further recovery efforts would be handled through the insurance carrier’s subrogation process.
Ending: Council required no additional follow-up beyond procurement through state contract and equipment upfitting.