Boyle County authorizes order for replacement sheriff's vehicle; county to supplement insurance proceeds

The Boyle County Fiscal Court authorized ordering a replacement sheriff’s vehicle and approved paying the insurance shortfall on delivery, Finance staff member Alaina told the court at a special‑call budget workshop.

Alaina said the county received an insurance payment of $38,000 for a totaled 2023 patrol vehicle that had about 23,000 miles and that the county will purchase a 2025 Durango Pursuit all‑wheel‑drive vehicle from Don Franklin in Tennessee. “We did receive an insurance check, an insurance payment for this vehicle in the amount of $38,000. We're gonna be purchasing the vehicle for $41,815 from Don Franklin,” Alaina said; she added the county would supplement $3,815 when the vehicle arrives.

Alaina said much of the equipment from the totaled vehicle can be transferred to the new vehicle, but some items will need replacement. According to discussion on the record, the county expects to replace a few lights and a scribe and to pay separately for striping and other outfitting costs. Court members estimated striping at about $800–$1,000 and said a full lights/striping package can be around $10,000, though Alaina said the current motion covered only the vehicle purchase and not outfitting.

Alaina asked for two authorizations: permission to place the order and approval to pay the supplemental amount on delivery. The court approved the request on a motion by Manager Gay, seconded by Manager Cohen; the motion carried.

During the discussion members asked whether past purchases had been ARPA funded; staff said that was not certain and that finance would confirm funding sources and outfitting responsibility. The court also received a brief personnel update noting that a recruit, Deputy Clem, had started in‑person academy training.

The court instructed staff to proceed with ordering the replacement vehicle and to return any additional requests for outfitting costs for future approval.