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Council approves replacement of totaled police vehicle; insurance proceeds to offset cost
Summary
After a patrol vehicle was declared totaled, council approved replacement purchase. Insurance settled at $38,000; the city will cover the remaining gap and process a budget amendment to appropriate funds for the replacement and outfitting.
Council approved replacement of a police vehicle that was declared a total loss following an accident. The police chief (or police staff) reported the city received an insurance settlement of $38,000; the replacement vehicle available on the state contract (BuyBoard) is quoted higher, and outfitting equipment will increase the total replacement cost.
Council voted to purchase a replacement vehicle and directed staff to process any necessary budget amendment to cover the difference between the insurance proceeds and the purchase/outfitting costs. Staff noted the vehicle body and the 2025 model-year configurations may affect compatibility with salvaged equipment; replacement procurement will proceed once funding is appropriated.
