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Council OKs purchase of detective vehicle from CIP funds and allows staff to buy some equipment early to offset next year’s costs
Summary
The council approved purchase of a Jeep Grand Cherokee detective vehicle for about $29,091 plus a $1,000 maintenance package and up to $10,000 to outfit the vehicle; staff may use remaining 2025 CIP funds to pre‑buy equipment for 2026 squad car replacements to limit future borrowing, subject to finance approval.
The New Richmond City Council approved the purchase of a lightly used Jeep Grand Cherokee as a detective vehicle, recommending a purchase price of approximately $29,091 with a $1,000 maintenance package and up to $10,000 to outfit the vehicle, using previously authorized 2025 CIP funds.
City staff explained that the initial preferred Ford Edge (6,300 miles) had been sold when inspected, and so they recommended the…
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