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Village authorizes up-to-$70,000 police cruiser purchase for Indian Head Park
Summary
The board approved a resolution authorizing the purchase of a new police cruiser up to $70,000 to replace an aging vehicle; the chief said a base police package is expected near $49,050 with additional outfitting estimated around $12,000 and the purchase will be ratified at a later meeting; vote was 5-0.
Indian Head Park’s board on May 8 authorized the purchase of a new police cruiser with an upper limit of $70,000 to replace an aging vehicle in the police fleet.
The resolution, approved 5-0, permits staff to act quickly to buy a suitable vehicle when one becomes available and to seek authorization from the village president or the trustee in charge of finance to complete the purchase before bringing the purchase back to the board for ratification.
Nut graf: Chief Walsh told the board that the state-contract price for the police vehicle package is expected to be about $49,050 and that outfitting previously cost about $12,000. Staff said the $70,000 cap provides flexibility to cover the vehicle and outfitting if market prices or availability change.
In response to a trustee question, Chief Walsh said he would visit the dealership to try to place an order and that 2025 model-year packages are in demand. The chief also said budgeted amounts are expected to cover the purchase and that staff intend the board to ratify the transaction at a subsequent meeting.
Ending: The resolution passed on a 5-0 roll-call vote; the chief and finance staff will proceed with seeking and, if found, authorizing purchase within the approved limit before formal ratification by the board.
