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Osage Beach approves purchase of three police interceptor SUVs after budget amendment; board debates timing, insurance and vehicle type
Summary
After extended discussion about insurance proceeds, outfitting costs and financing options, the Board of Aldermen approved a resolution and motions enabling purchase of three 2025 Ford Interceptor Utility vehicles and a budget amendment to cover higher-than-expected replacement costs.
The Osage Beach Board of Aldermen voted March 6 to authorize the purchase of three 2025 Ford Interceptor Utility vehicles and to move forward with a related budget amendment after a detailed discussion about insurance settlement proceeds, vehicle costs and procurement timing.
Why it matters: The action replaces patrol vehicles — including at least one totaled in a January crash — and affects the police fleet budget, insurance revenue accounting and ordering timelines that can be sensitive to manufacturer order windows.
What the board approved: The board passed a resolution authorizing an amendment to the fiscal 2025 budget for the purchase of police vehicles and approved a motion to buy three 2025 Ford Interceptor Utility vehicles under the state contract identified in the meeting (state of Missouri contract number CC240138008) for a price not to exceed $151,000.
Costs, insurance and funding: Police Chief Todd Davis told the board the replacement vehicles’ base…
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