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Newton OKs $21,739.78 insurance-funded emergency equipment purchase for police
Summary
Council adopted a budget amendment to recognize $21,739.78 in insurance proceeds from Glatfelter Claims Management Inc. and authorized the Newton Police Department to purchase and install emergency vehicle equipment.
The Newton City Council unanimously approved a budget amendment recognizing insurance revenue and authorizing the Newton Police Department to purchase emergency vehicle equipment.
Police Chief Vidal Sipe told the council that "Glatfelter has compensated the City of Newton $21,739.78 to replace and install new equipment." The amendment recognizes that revenue and authorizes expenditures for equipment purchase and installation.
Mayor Pro Tem John Stiver moved to adopt the budget amendment; Council Member Anne Wepner seconded the motion, which passed unanimously. The expenditure will be funded from the insurance settlement; details of equipment selection and installation were delegated to the Police Department and staff per the adopted ordinance.
The ordinance and related documentation are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
