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Montgomery council approves larger mileage allowance and take-home police vehicle program
Summary
The Montgomery City Council on Feb. 10 approved amendments to the personnel manual increasing the fixed mileage allowance and adopted a police take-home program intended to improve response times and lower vehicle maintenance costs.
Montgomery, Texas — The City Council voted Feb. 10 to update the city personnel policy on vehicle use and to adopt a police department take-home vehicle program, after staff said the changes would improve emergency response and reduce fleet maintenance costs.
The council approved an amendment to the personnel manual that raises the fixed mileage threshold and separately approved a resolution to adopt the Police Department’s take-home control unit program. The motions were moved and seconded by council members and carried on voice votes; council recorded “the ayes have it.”
Why it mattered: Police and staff told the council the changes respond to mounting maintenance costs and operational delays. The Police Chief said the department previously logged $36,000 in maintenance and repair for squad vehicles in 2023–24 and that…
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