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Committee approves disposal of aging police Tahoes; department moving to Ford Explorers
Summary
The committee approved removing older Chevy Tahoes from Elyria Police Department service and authorized their sale at auction; city said the fleet has been migrated largely to Ford Explorers and vehicles are 13–14 years old.
The Community Development and Finance joint meeting on Sept. 8 approved a resolution declaring several Elyria Police Department vehicles unfit for city use and authorized disposal by auction. Safety‑Service Director Pajanowski said the vehicles are mostly Chevy Tahoes purchased in 2012 and 2013; the units have high mileage, rust and wear, are not outfitted with current cameras and equipment, and are no longer practical to upgrade. The department has transitioned primary patrol vehicles to Ford Explorers and the older Tahoes have functioned as secondary or auxiliary cars. The committee approved placing the vehicles on GovDeals or similar auction platforms to recover value. Councilmembers also asked about future vehicle markings and the timing of new vehicle purchases; the director said vehicle purchases are anticipated in the next year’s budget and that police leadership is working on updated vehicle design and marking options.
